The Apostle Paul smacks down the BAE …
Unless you’re familiar with research in the field of social psychology, you may have never heard of what is referred to as the “better than average” (BAE) […]
06
Oct
2021
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
05
Oct
2021
A simplistic process for change …
History is replete with stories of how human beings are stubbornly resistant to the idea of change. For example, here’s a little story from Today in the […]
03
Oct
2021
10 reasons to express your appreciation for your pastor to your pastor …
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Even though we should have an ongoing appreciation for our spiritual leaders, and routinely express that to them, some people do have […]
02
Oct
2021
It’s Pastor Appreciation Month — just in the nick of time!
In 1986, Edward Bratcher wrote in The Walk on Water Syndrome, “The typical pastor feels no one cares for him and his development” and noted that 83 […]
29
Sep
2021
When you follow Christ, goal-setting gets simpler …
Just because you become a follower of Jesus doesn’t mean you stop setting goals. Christians can have all kinds of good goals they pursue, like: “Become a […]
28
Sep
2021
Selflessness advances the kingdom of God …
In spite of what is widely and commonly taught, your own life is not “all about” your dreams. It isn’t even about you. That’s hard for people […]
27
Sep
2021
Baby steps for Nordic Track-hating bread eaters …
When I read the following “want ad” that was reported on the “Tonight Show,” I thought it was a humorous but accurate reflection of the American opinion […]
25
Sep
2021
12 signs you’re trying to lead an organization instead of a local church …
Many church leaders today have adopted a business model of leadership for themselves and business function for the local church they lead, although many of those same […]
20
Sep
2021
Biblical insights for good relationships …
Most of us want a life enriched by good relationships. I write “most” because there are those dysfunctional individuals who seem to thrive on conflict. Most of […]
18
Sep
2021
COMMUNION MEDITATION: The family meal …
Individuals are very habitual, but families can be, too. If there’s one habit or practice a family should make sure it observes, it’s eating dinner together. That […]