Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
High-Agency Faith
But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. -James 1:22
Crack a Book and Crawl Inside
Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. -Hebrews 4:12
Who We Think We Are and Who We Really Are
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. -1 Timothy 4:16
The Paradox of the Inner Smart and Dumb
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. -2 Corinthians 5:17
The Daily Spiritual Dance
This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. -John 14:17
Contemplating Funerals Again
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matthew 5:4
Funerals Have Changed?
‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ -1 Corinthians 15:55
Face Your Anxiety By Turning Off the Autopilot
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. -Jer. 33:3.
Why Do We Have Funerals?
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6
Inspiration Requires Opportunities For Hope
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
A Horror Story: A True Story: Sadly, Our Story
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. -Matthew 25:40
Even Sir Galahad Required Inner Peace
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6
The Boundary Waters Is Just This Side of Heaven
He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. -Psalm 104:4
Sacred Wisdom Requires Effort
If any of you is lacking wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously. -James 1:5
Learning From Acts of Resistance
Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? -Mark 8:18
Is Tall, Dark, and Handsome Still Essential? I Hope Not!
For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
-Isaiah 53:2

