Jerry Scott
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Saved!
I love the Gospel of Christ for “it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16) When W. believed and Christ entered his life, he gave up drinking, turned his heart toward his family,… Continue reading
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Lost Art of Listening
Terry published photos of the Utah mountains on the web. Even though I was just viewing them on my little computer screen, the grandeur was breath-taking and a holy hush came over me. “What a Creator You are!” was all… Continue reading
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The Call
I refuse to waste my life watching the “Simpsons,” playing video games, and entertaining myself to death. All around there are opportunities to make a difference in lives and I want to make the most of them. So, I stay… Continue reading
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Diamonds in Tupperware
When my kids were little, they loved to ‘help’ me when I was working around the house. Every parent knows what I’m talking about. When they’re too young to run the lawnmower, they want to. But when they are old… Continue reading
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"Christian" Politics
An editorial in Christianity Today (March ’08 issue) carries the title, “Hating Hillary.” It thoughtfully raises the issue of how Believers should engage in political discourse. After reading it, I asked myself, “Do we leave our Christian convictions behind when… Continue reading
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Abuse of Power
The video showed a middle-aged woman in police custody. She was accused of driving while intoxicated and was resisting the officer’s directions, but she was not threatening him. Apparently he lost patience with her. We see his hand reach up… Continue reading
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The Good Pain
Gabby Gingras, age 7, is incapable of feeling any pain. She runs headlong into a table, bounces off, falls down, and gets up to run off without even a whimper. A blessing, right? Think again. When she was teething, Gabby… Continue reading
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"Got-to’s" to "Get-to’s"
Do you perceive your responsibilities as obligations (got-to’s) or opportunities (get-to’s)? A simple shift in perspective can make a big difference in attitude and performance! If a person chooses to think – “It’s Monday. I’ve got to go to work!”… Continue reading
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The REAL Deal
Fraud abounds on the Internet! Just about daily, I get emails that tell me that Mrs. Woeful’s husband died leaving her with $25 million and that if I will just send her my name, address, phone, and bank account information,… Continue reading
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Misplaced hope?
I sometimes think that life would be easier ‘if only…’ –I had more money,I lived in Colorado,I could be 30 again, orthe food I like wasn’t fattening. (The last one is just for laughs!) We look for hope in so… Continue reading