Components of Salvation — Part 1

I must admit, blogging does not come naturally for me; I enjoy writing and I do have a lot of thoughts in my brain which experts tell me is the basis I need to be a blogger. It’s just getting these thoughts from my head to the computer that seems to hinder me. But I have been motivated and encouraged recently to “fire up” this blog and share some current thoughts.

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Posted on 1/15/2010 in Pastor Scott's Blog | Permalink | Comments (1)

The Family Vessel

Every family is a ship with a captain, a crew, and sometimes passengers and cargo. It may be a pleasure liner, a research vessel, a boatload of pilgrims headed to a new city, a mercy ship, a cargo vessel seeking riches, or a stinking old tub hanging around port. There are many ships leaving port, each with its own captain, crew, cargo, and passengers.

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Posted on 10/06/2008 in Pastor Scott's Blog | Permalink | Comments

Strengthening Family Relationships

I realize that parenting is a process and that each of us has issues that we are working on in our families. The big issues do not just go away and the small issues only get bigger. And believe me, there are no perfect families.

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Posted on 9/24/2008 in Pastor Scott's Blog | Permalink | Comments

Courtship: Maintaining Healthy Relationships

How do you maintain healthy relationships with the opposite gender? By maintaining vibrant social networks, built on shared missions, shared commitments to God, shared interests, and shared service. Relationships that focus growth in character and Godliness – Heb 10:24-25

Where problems begin is when there is a distinction and segregation, as one “couple” distinguishes themselves from all others and looses strength and support of that network by focusing on each other rather than maintaining a focus on God and others. It becomes a relationship that provides the benefits of a romantic relationship without the boundaries of a defined covenantal relationship.

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Posted on 1/18/2007 in Pastor Scott's Blog | Permalink | Comments (7)

What is Courtship?

“What is Courtship”? I have been asked this question more times than I can remember through the years. When I explain what it is, most people see the benefits of this approach to a marriage relationship. But many struggle with this commitment because of the discipline and self-control involved in living it out.

Growing up, my parents had been taught and encouraged that Christian dating was the way to go. So as a teenager, I sought to have relationships with girls that followed the guidelines my parents had set for me. I would bring my girlfriend to church, youth outings and other Christian activities. I felt I needed a girlfriend to be accepted…

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Posted on 7/18/2006 in Pastor Scott's Blog | Permalink | Comments (11)