Jerry Scott

  • Hospitable Heart?

    As soon as I stepped through the door, I wanted to leave. The tension in the atmosphere was thick as a heavy morning fog. Perhaps they had just had a big fight or had just received some disappointing news. I… Continue reading

  • About Jane or Jesus?

    Presidential primary season is upon us. A person who puts himself in that race must have an amazing sense of self-confidence to say, “Hand me the responsibility of being the Chief Executive of the country.”  A couple of the candidates… Continue reading

  • Prospering under the blessing of God

    “Entry level position” is not a description that many want attached to a job offer! A common misconception, especially among the young, is that some training or a college degree will qualify them to begin a career making great money… Continue reading

  • Mirror, Mirror, on the wall

    The young man boasted of his prowess on the basketball court. I smiled. He was not as good as he claimed. How did I know? The week before he was cut from the team! But, somehow he had forgotten that,… Continue reading

  • What do you want?

    “Look at that car! I want it!”  The Lexus commercial did what it was made for – created a desire in my heart. Throughout the day there will be dozens of ‘wants’ that come into my mind. Some will pass… Continue reading

  • "License, registration, please."

    Driving on a wide open country road, at mid-day, in bright sunshine, while mentally working through church stuff, I became unaware of just how fast I was traveling. Then, too late I saw the police cruiser parked on the side… Continue reading

  • Because You Said So!

    Every parent is delighted when their child obeys voluntarily. There is that moment of realization that Mom and Dad are not just ‘being mean’ when they establish rules. Some kids seems to ‘get it’ sooner than others. Then, too, we… Continue reading

  • 364 Days from Today

    364 days from today we will be putting 2012 into the history books. What will you accomplish with those days? Taking a trip to nowhere can be a delightful experience on a sunny Summer Saturday afternoon in my Miata. But,… Continue reading

  • Use Your Gifts UNSELFISHLY

    There are beautifully wrapped gifts under our Christmas tree. We look at them and our boys wonder which ones are for whom. (Bev uses a number code so the recipient is unknown until Christmas morning.) Until we distribute, unwrap, assemble,… Continue reading

  • “Seasoned with salt”

    There was a knock on my door in the early evening. When I answered it, I found two well-dressed young men. Their badges identified them as elders in the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) doing missionary work. I was… Continue reading