Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
Like a Fine French Wine
And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.’ -Luke 22:20
Embracing the Inner Mary
‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.’ -Luke 10:41b-42
Your Goal is Your Loved Ones
Those who trouble their households will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. -Proverbs 11:29
Nurturing the Motley Within
‘And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’ -John 8:32
Embracing An Imperfect Life
Wisdom makes one’s face shine, and the hardness of one’s countenance is changed. -Ecclesiastes 8:1
In Honor of Billy
And one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,’ and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? -James 2:15
Evaluating and Transforming Success
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4
Who Knew a Schwarzenegger Movie Could be Prophetic?
God inspires all scripture and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17
Say “No” to Removing the Army’s Top Chaplain
But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. -Philippians 3:20
Death Will Lose Its Sting
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. -2 Corinthians 5:1
Faith Is More Than Memorizing Bible Verses
But Moses said in the Lord’s presence, ‘Since I am a poor speaker, why would Pharaoh listen to me?’ -Exodus 6:30
The Gift and Burden of Empathy
Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. -Ephesians 4:29
If You Ban Books, You Must Add the Bible
‘Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.’ -Matthew 7:1
Taking Control of Overwhelming Emotion
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own sight. -Proverbs 3:5
An Ode to Mr. Rogers
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. -1 Peter 3:8
Music Speaking to the Soul
Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. -Ephesians 5:19
Supporting Faithful Young People in Challenging Times
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change… —Psalm 46:1-2a
Epiphany Moments
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. —Isaiah 60:1
Herbert Hoover’s Life Beyond His Presidency
Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. -Ephesians 4:29

