Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions

a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform

An Example of Christ-like Courage
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

An Example of Christ-like Courage

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NRSV)

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Divine Memory
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Divine Memory

The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7 (NRSV)

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Assisting With Divine Sight
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Assisting With Divine Sight

Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice. John 5:28 (NRSV)

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Crabby Old Perfectionist
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Crabby Old Perfectionist

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as ‘I have been fully known.’ 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NRSV)

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Behind Degas’ Veil
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Behind Degas’ Veil

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 (NRSV)

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Stop Chasing the Bone
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

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)

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Scars are Only Skin Deep
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

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)

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Children and Finances
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

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)

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