Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
Embracing Your Death with Faith and Dignity
“You are dust and to dust you shall return.” -Genesis 3:19
Living a Creative Life
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. -Proverbs 31:25
Balancing on the Edge of the Cliff Without Falling
Blessed by the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. -Psalm 68:19
Jesus Wasn’t Iowa Nice
Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ -John 18:35-36
Resilience In Uncertain Times
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Success Is Illusive, Kindness Lasts
…and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. -Ephesians 4:32
Is Finishing the Most Important Part?
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; the patient in spirit are better than the proud in spirit. -Ecclesiastes 7:8
Speak Out Against Threats of Genocide
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -Matthew 5:9
Washing Feet with Humble Care
Jesus answered, ‘You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’ -John 13:7
Taking Down the Powerful Who Hurt Children
Sons and daughters are indeed a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. -Psalms 127:3
Financial Ethics and the War with Iran
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. -Ephesians 5:11
Intentional Choices
And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ -Luke 12:15
My Darn Car Died!
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs them down, but a good word makes them glad. -Proverbs 12:25
Devotion Break: Devotions begin again on Tuesday, February 24th (Copy) (Copy)
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. -Isaiah 43:19
Embrace the Wilderness
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. -Isaiah 43:19
Who is Really in Charge? by Amy Withers, Westminster Presbyterian Church Director of Youth Ministries (Copy)
Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. -Romans 15:7
Jesus’ Place in Islam
Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. -Romans 15:7
Being Heard in a Conflictual World
The woman said to Jesus, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water. -John 4:15

