Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
Life is a Series of Transitions
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. -Psalm 147:3
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Gift of Struggle
My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4)
Imperfection as a Spiritual Tool
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test!
(2 Corinthians 13:5)
Thank You, Lois and Eunice
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. - 2 Timothy 1:5
I am taking the week off from Devotions, I will begin again on October 20th, thank you for support!
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. -Matthew 6:34
Beatles Wisdom
So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today. -Matthew 6:34
Making Room in Heaven for our Pets
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. -1 John 4:16
Creating Purpose Creates a Meaningful Life
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. -Jeremiah 29:11
The Cure for the Overwhelmed
From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. (Psalm 61:2)
Getting Coached Up with Compassion
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? -1 Corinthians 6:19
Sing Like No One Can Hear You
Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds-his name is the Lord-be exultant before him. -Psalm 68:4
Bested By Artificial Intelligence
A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water. -Proverbs 11:25
The Silence is Too Loud
But he [Jesus] would withdraw to deserted places and pray. -Luke 5:16
I Hate Change!
“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19
Caring for the Environment is a Spiritual Practice
“God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living them that moves upon the earth.” — Genesis 1:28
Faith Requires Knowing and Doing
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15
Adversity Is a Blessing?!
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
Meaning-Makers vs. Horrible Pitchers
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 12:34

