Jerry Scott

  • Reggae and Rock Music

    It was the stuff of a Letterman sketch; four middle-aged suburban pastors sitting around talking about the kind of music that was ‘right.’ Would Jamaican Christians sing reggae since it is associated with the Rastafarians who believe that Haile Selassie… Continue reading

  • Faithful, even in ‘failure’

    A daily inspirational piece sent out by a national ministry promised that “God created everyone of us to be successful…. that means you will have opportunities to meet the right people, opportunities to advance in your career, opportunities to fulfill… Continue reading

  • Lost your joy?

    I find myself feeling especially alone from time to time even though I am surrounded by my friends. A chill comes over my heart. It not a good feeling! My mood sinks. I get edgy, critical, and without that joie… Continue reading

  • An imposter?

    Ferdinand Waldo Demara was not content with being himself, nor would he apply himself to any course long enough to become what he wanted to be. Instead, he ‘borrowed’ credentials and pretended to be something he was not. In his… Continue reading

  • Mud on your face

    Bill Belichick, who is one of the best, if not the best, coaches in pro football today, made a stupid choice last week that brought dishonor to himself and his team. Despite having the best QB in the game today… Continue reading

  • Hungry?

    In our land of plenty, hunger is not all that common. Food is relatively inexpensive and abundant, so much so that we are becoming a fat nation, confronted with myriad health problems- many, if not most, rooted in eating too… Continue reading

  • Right at my weakest point!

    I am the clichéd male when it comes to asking for directions. I just won’t stop and ask for help, no matter how lost I am. Yep, it is a matter of pride. Somehow, someway I believe if I keep… Continue reading

  • In the Church and the church! (not a typo)

    Unity is a much celebrated, little practiced, Christian ideal! In every part of life, including religion, Americans have a hard time setting aside their individualism, their competitiveness, and their ‘rights’ for the greater good. We are quick to resist any… Continue reading

  • Remember!

    Six years ago this morning, at the same hour that I am writing these words, thousands of people were headed to catch planes, off to work, just another ordinary – albeit beautiful – day! At the same hour, 19 young… Continue reading

  • You can do it, He will help!

    Home Depot’s ad line addressed to people like me who aspire to do our own home repairs says, “You can do it, we can help!” It’s a great line, but I am not sure how accurate it really is. That… Continue reading