Finding peace …
It seems, in 2022, there is no finding peace. It seems as, with each passing day, some new crisis disturbs any hope of respite. But to those […]
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May
2022
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
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May
2022
It’s not just a professional crisis for pastors, for many it’s a personal crisis …
Social media was abuzz in 2021 when a report was released stating at least 38 percent of pastors had considered quitting vocational ministry that year (see the […]
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May
2022
EVERY church should have a “Mental Health Coach/first responder.” Here’s how you can get trained and certified for FREE!
When people find themselves struggling with a mental health issue, or an actual mental illness, IF they reach for help beyond their families it is usually to […]
17
May
2022
Congratulations to the graduating classes of 2022!
We at Scott Free Clinic wanted to add our voices to the many extending their “Congratulations!” to all of those graduating in 2022. Graduation is a significant […]
16
May
2022
The impact of living your life in front of your children …
For a long time there’s been a tendency in the church to believe modeling (how we live) is more important than actual teaching. I strongly disagree with […]
14
May
2022
Don’t just check the bread …
Have you ever been deceived? I’m sure at some point in your life you’ve had a family member or friend think it might be fun to “deceive” […]
10
May
2022
We stigmatize those with mental illness while “normalizing” the wrong things …
For months leading up to national Mental Health Awareness Month (which is May of each year), I’ve been seeing numerous pleas in articcles and on social media […]
09
May
2022
Has the church markedly improved its stance on mental illness?
The answer to the question above is no. And that’s tragic. I purposely use the word “tragic” because it is actually resulting in tragedy. Let me give […]
08
May
2022
Things moms would never say …
Of all the words spoken to you in your lifetime, chances are that chief among them are words spoken by your mother. When thinking about the things […]
02
May
2022
Five ways to be a godly example to others …
Mark Twain once quipped, “Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.” I know, right?! Those good examples either encourage […]