Anthem Recordings-take 2

Posted on August 5, 2014 by drscott

If you had difficulty listening to the anthem recordings previously posted, then hopefully this will solve the problem! Here are the recordings again as MP3’s.

Aug 10   I Surrender (NEW!)

Aug 17  God Is Working

Aug 24   We Are United

Aug 31   Not Afraid (NEW!)

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August 5th Devotional

Posted on August 5, 2014 by drscott
Dear Beloved,
I love the image this devotional depicts.  Sitting still.  Being quiet.  Mind is calm and cool, ready to receive whatever the Lord wills.  Beautiful isn’t it?  Only problem is, not sitting still, not being quiet and having a mind that churns like a hurricane seems to be my way of being!  It’s not God’s way though.  So, as you read this, know that I struggle like many of you.  May God bless us all in our efforts to “be still and know”.  Hugs! Scott
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Sit Quietly In My Presence while I bless you.  Make your mind like a still pool of water, ready to receive whatever thoughts I drop into it.  Rest in My sufficiency, as you consider the challenges this day presents.  Do not wear  yourself out by worrying about whether you can cope with the pressures.  Keep looking to Me and communicating with Me, as we walk through this day together.

Take time to rest by the wayside, for I am not in a hurry.  A leisurely pace accomplishes more than hurried striving.  When you rush, you forget who you are and whose you are.  Remember that you are royalty in My kingdom.

Psalm 37:7 (NIV) 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Romans 8:16-17 (NIV) 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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August 4th Devotional

Posted on August 4, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
How good it was to be with you in worship yesterday!  As I said, “it felt like church” to me.  August will be our recruitment month as we invite folks to try us out for a few months this fall.  We have an exciting line up of anthems already in place for August and some great Christmas music to come!  I’ll share news about that on Wednesday during our ice-cream social!
Today’s beautiful devotional reminds us to “walk joyously with Me through this day”.  When we’re with our heavenly Father, we know deep down that it’s all gonna be alright–no matter what comes our way.  So, relax, hold tight and receive the peace that only He can give.  Love and Hugs, Scott
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Hold My Hand, and walk joyously with Me through this day.  Together we will savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings.  Be on the lookout for everything I have prepared for you: stunning scenery, bracing winds of adventure, cozy nooks for resting when you are weary, and much more.  I am your guide, as well as your constant Companion.  I know every step of the journey ahead of you, all the way to heaven.

You don’t have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course.  Since I am the Way, staying close to Me is staying on course.  As you focus your thoughts on Me, I will guide you carefully along today’s journey.  Don’t worry about what is around the next bend.  Just concentrate on enjoying My Presence and staying in step with Me.

John 14:6  

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Colossians 4:2  2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 30 Devotional

Posted on July 30, 2014 by drscott
Calling all nature lovers!
Today’s devotional is for YOU!  If you’re like me, you’re happiest when you’re outside.  Seems ironic that I spend most of my time in an office with no window!  So, when I do have a little time to myself, I’m outside enjoying what God has created for His children.  Appreciate the miracle of life, the beauty of nature and our glorious blue planet.  We are stewards of this earth and accountable to God for taking care of it.  So, enjoy and nurture that which has been freely given to you.  Peace and Love, Scott
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Worship Me in the beauty of holiness.  I created beauty to declare the existence of My holy Being.  A magnificent rose, a hauntingly glorious sunset, oceanic splendor–all these things were meant to proclaim My Presence in the world.  Most people rush past these proclamations without giving them a second thought.  Some people use beauty, especially feminine loveliness, to sell their products.

How precious are My children who are awed by nature’s beauty; this opens them up to My holy Presence.  Even before you knew Me personally, you responded to My creation with wonder.  This is a gift, and it carries responsibility with it.  Declare My glorious Being to the world.  The whole earth is full of My radiant beauty–My Glory!


Psalm 29:2 (NKJV) 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Isaiah 6:3  3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 29th Devotional

Posted on July 29, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I love these images of boats, anchors, waves and water that represent our relationship with God our Father.  As Jesus was looking for disciples, he found several fishing by the sea of Galilee.  He made them “fishers of men” in due time as you’ll recall.  Today’s devotional is all about being anchored to Christ.  Without this anchor, we are easily swept away in currents of confusion, corruption and chaos.  Be blessed as you read today’s devotional and re-anchor your soul to Christ.  Peace and Love, Scott
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Come To Me Continually.  I am meant to be the Center of Your consciousness, the Anchor of your soul.  Your mind will wander from Me, but the question is how far you allow it to wander.  An anchor on a short rope lets a boat drift only slightly before the taut line tugs the boat back toward the center.  Similarly, as you drift away from Me, My Spirit within you gives a tug, prompting you to return to Me.  As you become increasingly attuned to My Presence, the length of rope on your soul’s Anchor is shortened.  You wander only a short distance before feeling that inner tug–telling you to return to your true Center in Me.

Hebrews 6:19  19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

1 John 2:28  28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.

Matthew 22:37  37Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 28th Devotional

Posted on July 28, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
One of our deepest desires is to be known, understood and loved unconditionally.  Good news!  Our Savior fulfills that human need, but it requires work on our part to receive this perfect gift.  Alone time is where it all happens.  I pray you make time for Him today and every day.  Peace and Love, Scott

Let My Love

seep into the inner recesses of your being.  Do not close off any part of yourself from Me.  I know you inside and out, so do not try to present a “cleaned-up” self to Me.  Wounds that you shut away from the Light of My Love will fester and become wormy.  Secret sins that you “hide” from Me can split off and develop lives of their own, controlling you without you realizing it.

Open yourself fully to My transforming Presence.  Let My brilliant Love-Light search out and destroy hidden fears.  This process requires time alone with me, as My Love soaks into your innermost being.  Enjoy My perfect Love, which expels every trace of fear.

Psalm 139:23-24  23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

1 John 4:18 (AMP) 18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 24 Devotional

Posted on July 24, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Having an attitude of gratitude in ALL things is probably one of the most recognizable Christian traits one can demonstrate.  It’s also one of the most baffling to non Christians.  It doesn’t seem logical or even practical to the world.  But we are not of the world!  Amen to that!  In the musical “Annie”, our little orphan finds herself in a Hooverville looking for her parents.  She been waiting and looking for 11 years.  As the current residents of Hooverville complain about various aspects of their life, Annie turns each negative into a positive.  Empty pockets are a blessing for cold hands and fingers.  Sleeping on newspapers allows you to read in bed!  So, keep that attitude of gratitude and find something positive to say and do every day.  Blessings abound!  Peace and Love, Scott
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Thankfulness Opens The Door to My Presence.  Though I am always with you, I have gone to great measures to preserve your freedom of choice.  I have placed a door between you and Me, and I have empowered you to open or close that door.  There are many ways to open it, but a grateful attitude is one of the most effective.

Thankfulness is built on a substructure of trust.  When thankful words stick in your throat, you need to check up on your foundation of trust.  When thankfulness flows freely from your heart and lips, let your gratitude draw you closer to Me.  I want you to learn the art of giving thanks in all circumstances.  See how many times you can thank Me daily; this will awaken your awareness to a multitude of blessings.  I will also cushion the impact of trials when they come against you.  Practice My Presence by practicing the discipline of thankfulness.

Psalm 100:4   4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

1 Thessalonians 5:18  18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 23rd Devotional

Posted on July 23, 2014 by drscott
Dear People of Light!
What a great privilege to be people of Light to reflect the love and light of Christ dwelling within you.  So, I say to you good people–Shine On!  And be blessed as you bless others.  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am The Light Of The World.  Men crawl through their lives cursing the darkness, but all the while I am shining brightly.  I desire each of My followers to be a Light-bearer.  The Holy Spirit who lives in you can shine from your face, making Me visible to people around you.  Ask My Spirit to live through you, as you wend your way through this day.  Hold My hand in joyful trust, for I never leave your side.  The Light of My Presence is shining upon you. Brighten up the world by reflecting who I am.

John 8:12  12When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Matthew 5:14-16  14″You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

2 Corinthians 3:1818 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Exodus 3:14  14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am . This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 22 Devotional

Posted on July 22, 2014 by drscott
Dear Beloved,
There’s a lot in today’s devotional and scripture passages.  In striving to please God, you can find freedom from your own expectations and the expectations of others.  Many times we can enslave ourselves through self inflicted pressure to please others and our own internal expectations.  God knows you and your abilities above all else.  You’ll find Him patient and willing to help you achieve His perfect will for your life, if you only let Him.
The second part of today’s devotional cautions us on being “authentic” in our actions and worship.  As worship leaders, we are called to be open and transparent in our worship so as to lead others to do the same.  Worship is such a personal act that it can be a bit scary (for me anyway!) to allow others to witness my worship of God.  But, you and I have to allow our faces, voices and bodies be conduits of the Holy Spirit working in us and through us.  It’s a high calling and “fakes” can be spotted a mile away!  Be real.  Be yourself.  And allow God to use you in an authentic way.  Peace and Love!  Scott
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Find Freedom through seeking to please Me above all else.  You can have only one Master.  When you let others’ expectations drive you, you scatter your energy to the winds.  Your own desire to look good can also drain your energy.  I am your Master, and I do not drive you to be what you are not.  Your pretense displeases Me, especially when it is in My “service.”  Concentrate on staying close to me at all times.  It is impossible to be inauthentic while you are focusing on My Presence.

Ephesians 5:8-10  8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord.

Matthew 23:8  8″But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one Master and you are all brothers.

Matthew 6:1  1″Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 17 Devotional

Posted on July 17, 2014 by drscott
Beloved,
Don’t be too busy and forget God!  Easy to do in this frenetic world we live in.  Be blessed!  Love and Hugs, Scott
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Come Away With Me for a while.  The world, with its nonstop demands, can be put on hold.  Most people put Me on hold, rationalizing that someday they will find time to focus on Me.  But the longer people push Me into the background of their lives, the harder it is for them to find Me.

You live among people who glorify busyness; they have made time a tyrant that controls their lives.  Even those who know Me as Savior tend to march to the tempo of the world.  They have bought into the illusion that more is always better: more meetings, more programs, more activity.

I have called you to follow Me on a solitary path, making time alone with Me your highest priority and deepest Joy.  It is a pathway largely unappreciated and often despised.  However, you have chosen the better thing, which will never be taken away from you.  Moreover, as you walk close to Me, I can bless others through you.

Song Of Songs 2:13  13 The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.   Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”

Luke 10:42 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” 

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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