Today is a continuation of our look at what it means to be Christ-centered. Monday covered being like-minded and not seeking selfish ambition. Work out your salvation "for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose" For believers, we have confidence of our future... Continue Reading →
Not Just A Slogan, Part 1: What Is Christ-Centered?
I went with my daughter to visit two colleges this weekend. It was interesting to hear the words, ideas, and terms that these individual cultures presented. The sloganeering that happens in places like a college campus works well on brochures and billboards but do these people even know what they are really saying and do... Continue Reading →
What Marriage Has Taught Me About Growing Up
This week we celebrated Valentine's Day. I am very thankful for my beautiful and loving wife, Leah. We have been married for 19 years. Marriage is a great testing ground for our growth in Christlikeness. Here are a few things I have learned about Growing Up through the experience of marriage: Anger needs to be... Continue Reading →
“What Happened?”
You may have wondered a about a few things over the last couple of months. "I thought Scott was starting a ministry, I thought he wanted to lead workshops and speak in churches?" "I thought Grow Up Ministries was a real thing. Scott hasn't mentioned it. Didn't he have an event where he was kicking... Continue Reading →
Satan’s Role In Hindering My Spiritual Growth
Here is one thing I think but have not said: That Satan possesses people for small moments to disrupt my spiritual growth. I have learned to see this a part of the process of Growing Up but early on, I wasn't always able to handle this. What will happen is that I will have a... Continue Reading →
How To Make Serving Others Easy
I was talking to a Pastor friend of mine recently and he expressed the need for his church members to be more willing to help and volunteer for the various ministries of the church. His church had seen growth in numbers but not as much in willingness to serve and contribute to the work of... Continue Reading →
The People Are What Make This Experience So Special
The Second Gathering of the Apprentice Experience is less than two months away. God taught me quite a bit in my one week in November and I have been changed and continue to be amazed how God used that first gathering to prepare me for what lie ahead in the coming months. But, what might... Continue Reading →