Jerry Scott
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The Power of the Truth
Last week, I reconnected with a man I’ve known for many years. In his youth, he was entangled in drugs and crime. But then he encountered Christ, turned his life around, and built a life blessed by God. He married,… Continue reading
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Love Endures!
Tomorrow, I have the privilege of consecrating a marriage, officiating the wedding ceremony of two wonderful people I have known since they were children. What we will do in that sacred moment is holy work—the beautiful creation of a new… Continue reading
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How do you see?
It’s a new week. How are you entering it? Are you groaning, sighing, seeing only the piles of obligations that stretch in front of you? Did you wake up with a sigh or a song? Let’s be reminded that we… Continue reading
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Shallow roots?
Is your faith in Christ Jesus strong, a rich resource for you, giving you the kind of convictions that shape your thoughts, words, and actions? Or, is ‘faith’ a Sunday thing, a kind of sentimental experience, or just a tradition… Continue reading
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My life will not end
My younger brother jokes with me about my age and declares “I’m going to live to be 500 years old.” Yes, it’s a joke and he knows it. Even reaching 100 years is a rarity. However, I know this –… Continue reading
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Those who keep you standing
In the earlier years of adult life, I tended to be a “Lone Ranger,” doing life on my own. My desire to finish tasks in what I considered to be an efficient way took priority over building relationships and teams.… Continue reading
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In Pursuit of Greater Joy
We love “more” don’t we? Last year, I found a story about a national seafood restaurant chain’s experience with an offer of “endless” that made me laugh. Customers were offered as much shrimp as they wanted with their meal as… Continue reading
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BRUTE FORCE
The TV drama I was watching subtly sold the idea that the ‘bad’ guys can only be vanquished with more muscles, more willingness to use violence, and guns! As the villain appeared to be winning, I found myself cheering on… Continue reading
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Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing
The Bible tells many stories of heroes whose failures were written down for the ages, told to cause us to understand the amazing grace of God.Abraham, of great faith, lied to save his own skin.David’s Psalms are the classics of… Continue reading
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Demons? Really?
Three centuries ago humans regularly died from mysterious illnesses, the causes unknown. Infections were not understood. How certain diseases spread from person to person remained a puzzle until the discovery of germs! In the late 18th century, physicians figured out… Continue reading
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