Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Gift of Struggle
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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)

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Imperfection as a Spiritual Tool
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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)

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Thank You, Lois and Eunice
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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

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Beatles Wisdom
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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

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Beyond Hate
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Beyond Hate

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. -Proverbs 10:12

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Getting Coached Up with Compassion
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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

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Sing Like No One Can Hear You
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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

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I Hate Change!
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I Hate Change!

“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19

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Caring for the Environment is a Spiritual Practice
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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

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Faith Requires Knowing and Doing
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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

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Adversity Is a Blessing?!
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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

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