Pastor Scott’s Daily Devotions
a daily prayer resource to inspire, encourage, and inform
How Could She Do Such a Thing
“They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them.”
(Romans 2:15)
In Search of Mayberry
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
(Galatians 6:10)
I Hate New Year’s Resolutions
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
(1 Timothy 4:8)
Shaggy Dogmatics
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”
(Psalm 119:105)
“Stop Listening to Your inner Serpent”
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.”
(Genesis 3:1)
A Week with W. H. Auden
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16)
God Having Faith In Us
“But Moses implored the Lord his God, and said, “O Lord, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand?”
(Exodus 32:11)
Predestination Controversy? Not Again
“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many.”
(Romans 8:29)
“Well, it takes all kinds.”
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,…”
(Colossians 3:12)
Finding the Irony!
And above his [Jesus] head they put up the charge against him which read, “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
(Matthew 27:37)
Learning to Read is More than Just Pronouncing Words!
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
(Romans 15:4)
Overcoming a Toxic Christmas
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
The Quest for Spiritual Maturity
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
(Hebrews 4:12)
Talking Through Tough Emotions with Your Child
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4)
Deciding to Live
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
Manage Your Energy
“For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” (Colossians 1:29)
Baptismal Gifts
“For by grace you have been saved through faith,…[it is] not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
What in the world are “counterfactuals?”
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8)