Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions

a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform

Breathe in, Breathe out
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Breathe in, Breathe out

“As long as my breath is in me and the spirit of God is in my nostrils,…” Job 27:3 (NRSV)

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Embracing Tough Times
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Embracing Tough Times

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world! John 16:33 (NRSV)

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Take a Walk
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Take a Walk

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NRSV)

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Blend in or Go Against the Grain
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Blend in or Go Against the Grain

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (NRSV)

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Church Buildings Remain Vital
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Church Buildings Remain Vital

Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. Haggai 1:8 (NRSV)

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Overpowered Again by Amazon Prime Days
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

Overpowered Again by Amazon Prime Days

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NRSV)

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I Get To
Laura Sherlock Laura Sherlock

I Get To

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (NRSV)

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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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