Jerry Scott

  • Apparent or Authentic?

    When I was 9 or 10, our family was invited to visit a resort owned by Dad’s friend. It featured a Western town, complete with a daily confrontation between the sheriff and the bad guys on “Main Street.” The fact… Continue reading

  • Making sense of life

    Hundreds of messages come at me each day from all kinds of sources. Pundits tell me what to think about a range of options from politics to economics to religion. Then, too, many demand change as they warn about the… Continue reading

  • A Spirit thing

    Anthony spills over with enthusiasm every time we talk. Not so long ago, he was a typical American man; focused on making money, getting the cute girl, and driving his Hummer to impress. But it wasn’t returning the happiness he… Continue reading

  • A Beloved son

    One of the demons that I deal with on a regular basis is one that tries to make me feel worthless! My life is filled with good things. I work diligently at my call. I enjoy wonderful friendships and opportunities.… Continue reading

  • Greater than you

    Nehemiah listened to the men tell about what they saw on their long trip to Jerusalem, or what remained of the city. He remembered the stories his mother told of the splendor of God’s Temple, of the shining city on… Continue reading

  • A Dream Realized!

    Wow! At the end of the Lord’s Day last night, walking across the church’s parking lot, I raised my hands and my voice in praise. “God, You have blessed me beyond measure, poured good things in great abundance into my… Continue reading

  • Insurance or treasure?

    In my safe box at home there are some documents that are of considerable valuable, but I never look at them, read them, or consider their worth. They are insurance policies! In the event of my death, Bev would present… Continue reading

  • Tie a knot and hang on!

    Days come when I wake up, survey the choices that face me about some situation, and say, “There are no good choices in this!” How does one choose from options that range from unpleasant, to bad, and worse? Thankfully, I… Continue reading

  • I’m Yours, Lord

    They were “Verizon” men! Their folders were emblazoned with the company’s logo. Their dark suits were conservative, their white shirts starched, their ties knotted perfectly. When they spoke, it was with a practiced courtesy. The two young men in the… Continue reading

  • "Buying God?"

    “God if You will get me out of this mess, I promise I’ll give You …” Have you ever prayed like that? Every person alive, at one time or another, has attempted to bargain with God! The more desperate the… Continue reading