Author Archives: drscott

Dear Friends, Ministry, if done with your whole heart and soul, is, by its very nature, RISKY!   Ministry involves a great deal of self-sacrifice.  Giving up one’s personal desires to fulfill someone else’s is a part of ministry.  Giving … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Sometimes, I have trouble concentrating while I’m praying.  Does this ever happen to you?  As many of you know, I do my morning prayers while doing laps in the Y pool on Cooper street.  It’s usually pretty quiet … Continue reading →

Dear Beloved, The first words Jesus said to His disciples after he was resurrected was “Peace be with you”.  As the disciples hid in fear for their lives, Jesus knew exactly what they needed–Peace!  As we, His disciples, go about … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, One of my favorite stories is “The Christmas Carol”.  For some reason, I was thinking about it this morning and the scene at the end of the story when Mr. Scrooge awakens from a rather difficult evening (to … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, After pastor Mike’s sermon yesterday, this devotional reminds me of some of the points he made regarding giving thanks, thanking God for all things–big and small and keeping your focus on what you have and not on what … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, What would we do without the gifts of peace and the sense of God’s presence among us?  Oh how they comfort and console us no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in.  Give thanks for these glorious gifts … Continue reading →