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


Stop Chasing the Bone
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24)

The Courage to Face What Comes
If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 1 Corinthians 12:26 (NRSV)

Scars are Only Skin Deep
Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of another. Romans 14:13 (NRSV)

Say “No” to Negativity’s Grip
You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 (NRSV)

Responding to the Rude and Insensitive!
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 1 Peter 2:1 (NRSV)


Mental Health Days are Sacred
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NRSV)

Children and Finances
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to want. Proverbs 21:5 (NRSV)

Daring Greatly (Yes, I stole the title from Brene Brown)
“Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.” Daniel 2:19 (NRSV)

More Than Navel-Gazing
Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 (NRSV)

We Need a Time Machine (or, favorite movie references)
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel 1:17 (NRSV)



Divine Lessons From the Spanish Flu
For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. Leviticus 25:42 (NRSV)


The Courage to be Honest
My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. Jn. 10:27 (NRSV)

A Bad Day Worth Having
In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress. Philippians 4:14 (NRSV)

Slow But Sure
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NRSV)

Comforting Words
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. Psalm 121:7 (NRSV)