Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
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
A Sacred Hangout Spot
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. -Hebrews 13:2

