What are you griping about?
From the moment you first awake in the morning, how long does it take before you utter (or think) your first complaint? Many start immediately by complaining […]
21
Jan
2011
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
19
Jan
2011
This can kill spiritual growth in a church …
A fellow pastor shared with me his puzzlement at the lack of spiritual maturity in his congregation. Like most churches, the members of his faith community had […]
13
Jan
2011
You gotta taste this …
Even if you don’t have a “sweet tooth,” most of us enjoy having a little dessert on occasion. My family excels at making three specific desserts. Because […]
12
Jan
2011
BOOK REVIEW: Here’s a real “must read” …
If you were going to read just one book (other than the Bible) this year, then make it “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream” […]
11
Jan
2011
Add this to your to-do list …
It’s not halfway through the first month of the first year, and many are already assessing their progress — or lack of it — with their New […]
10
Jan
2011
This is real friendship …
Friends make a profound difference in life. One of the greatest examples of real friendship I’ve ever heard comes from a popular story of two friends who […]
07
Jan
2011
Big equipment in a little dining room …
Henry bragged about his prize possession, and Patricia shook her head at the “junk.” Differing values and views of the same thing. Henry and “Pat” (Patricia) Solomon […]
02
Jan
2011
The boy at the buffet …
His eyes nearly visibly bulged and his mouth dropped open. The boy had spotted the dessert section of the restaurant’s buffet. Rows of puddings and cakes lay […]
01
Jan
2011
Get ready! Get set …
It’s the first day of a brand new year and you have already started the day with what will impact your new year more than most things: […]
31
Dec
2010
Outlaws, pardons, and a New Year …
Did you hear the news story heralded throughout the media today? The famous Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid will not receive a pardon from outgoing New […]