Some time ago I posted a question on a Social Networking Q&A site.  The question was, “What do you expect from your minister (preacher)?  Here are some of the answers I received: He is someone who is dedicated to following Christ. He cares more about people than image, he is a servant rather than a celebrity. He … Continue reading An Open Post to Preachers and Churches

Life is in 3D.  I am not talking about three dimensions, but three other "D's:" Disappointment, Disease, and Death. I know them well. I have faced them all at one time or another. Plans did not work out like I wanted, someone I looked up to let me down. Someone close to me suffered as they fought … Continue reading Break the Chains

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece written by an extrovert based upon his observations of people. There is no claim to expertise. This is just one man's opinion. Do let me know what you think and what you see. Hello, my name is Scott and I am an extrovert. I have been an extrovert my … Continue reading Extroverts: Hush Up and Listen!

Dear Father, Creator, Sustainer, and Savior, You are greater to me than I deserve. You provide blessings immeasurable. My words fail to express my gratitude. Thank You for Grace. Thank You for the Grace that sent Christ to this world to die for my sin. Thank You too, for access to forgiveness that His blood provides. … Continue reading A Prayer for Today and Tomorrow

Alzheimer'sCancerHeart DiseaseDiabetesLeukemiaHypertensionDiabetesKidney FailureCOVID19 - Delta VariantAmyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAnd countless other debilitating and deadly diseases Economic uncertainty InflationFamily disharmonyAging parentsRaising young children Having adolescents at homeBeing an adolescentChildren leaving homePolitical divisionRacial tensionSocietal unrestWarsDrugs and alcoholViolenceMarital problemsFacing unemployment or forced reitrement The lists could go on but listing these is enough to bring my spirit down. You … Continue reading Dealing with the Pain

Today, August 12, 2021, Amy and I celebrate 32 years of marriage. Thirty-two years, how can we be married 32 years?!? With over three decades of marriage I have some expertise. I have some things to share about marriage and preparing for marriage. I thought I would share some advice. Advice that contributed to the … Continue reading A Post on Marriage after 32 Years

A Prevalent LIE that Christians Spread. One of the most prevalent lies that Satan has convinced God’s people in the United States to believe is that God has been kicked out of schools. Posts on social media claim that God is not welcome in schools., that prayer is not allowed in school, and that students … Continue reading Satan’s Lie to Christians in the United States

Recently while on vacation, I was worshipping with the Church in Foley, Alabama. The Bible class teacher that morning made a statement similar to this, "Biblical illiteracy plus religion equals superstition" (or BI+R=S for you math-formula type people). Biblical Illiteracy plus Religion equals Superstition When I heard this I immediately thought about two passages of … Continue reading Very Superstitious

You realize you locked your keys in the car, panic sets it, you are going to be late, how could you have done this . . . but then you notice a window is rolled down.You fought hard, but lost in the end. If only you had been stronger, if only you had prepared better … Continue reading Relieving Stress

I made a few trips home this summer. A few extra trips because of Dad's battle with heart failure, kidney disease, and Steven's-Johnson Syndrome. Earlier this month, I travelled down because his heart was failing, I stayed for a week to help arrange and participate in his memorial after his heart had had enough. As … Continue reading Going Home Again