Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform

Placid vs. Transformative Church
What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)

My Battles with Silence
“There is a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;...” (Ecclesiastes 3:7)

Regaining Peace of Mind
All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12)

Showing Up Is Powerful
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost,, to see whether he has enough to complete it? (Luke 14:28)

Life’s Not Fair
Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them. (Proverbs 22:22-23)

Four Business Traits; Four Aspects of Faith
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders. (Psalm 65:8)

It’s OK to Stand on Ceremony
‘And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate. (Luke 15:23-24))

A Faithful Emotional Process
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. (Ecclesiastes 3:4)

Narcissism Comes in Surprising Packages
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3)

Practical!
Any animal that has divided hoofs and is cleft-footed and chews the cud—such you may eat. But among those that chew the cud or have divided hoofs, you shall not eat the following: the camel, for even though it chews the cud, it does not have divided hoofs; it is unclean for you. (Leviticus 11:3-4)

Over and Over Again
Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord. Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. (Jeremiah 18:6)

Practicing Mindful Spirituality
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. (Proverbs 4:25)

The Most Important Word You Need to Follow in Your Life
I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

Don’t Buy a Scarlet Robe!
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it. (Proverbs 21:20)

A Violin’s Music of Faith
What should I do then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray with the mind also I will sing praise with the spirit, but I will sing praise with the mind also. (1 Corinthians 14:15)

In Search of Optimism
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

The Gift of a Quiet Ego
You are wearied with your many consultations; let those who study the heavens stand up and save you, those who gaze at the stars, and at each new moon predict what shall befall you. (Isaiah 47:13-14)

Value Infrastructure
You are wearied with your many consultations; let those who study the heavens stand up and save you, those who gaze at the stars, and at each new moon predict what shall befall you. (Isaiah 47:13-14)

Astrology Isn’t Helpful
You are wearied with your many consultations; let those who study the heavens stand up and save you, those who gaze at the stars, and at each new moon predict what shall befall you. (Isaiah 47:13-14)

Celebrating “Forever 31”
You are wearied with your many consultations; let those who study the heavens stand up and save you, those who gaze at the stars, and at each new moon predict what shall befall you. (Isaiah 47:13-14)