Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
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
Worthy of Your Trust
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. -Matthew 6:24
Science and Faith are not Incongruous
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. -James 3:17
Ritual Reflection As a Form of Artistic Expression
‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.’ -John 15:1
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life!
And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.’ -Matthew 4:19
Balancing Goodness and Justice
For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.
-Ephesians 2:10
Why Do They Get Under My Skin?
By insolence, the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. -Proverbs 13:10
Your Inkling Companions
And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. -Hebrews 10:24-25
The Courage to Care
Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. -Isaiah 41:10
Faithful Change Is a Process
Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking; rather, be infants in evil, but it thinking be adults. -1 Corinthians 14:20
It’s Never the Perfect Time
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4
Pushing Within Reason
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. -John 14:26
I Wanted to Crawl in a Hole
But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. -2 Corinthians 12:9

