My name is Dave Scott. I was adopted at three months old and raised alongside my brother, who came from another set of parents, by our adoptive parents in the small town of Ocala, Florida. Growing up, I was blessed with a home filled with love and opportunity, thanks to my blue-collar father and fiercely intelligent mother. I am deeply grateful for the life and opportunities I’ve been given.
Like many, my life story has had its share of highs and lows. Tragically, my brother passed away suddenly at the young age of 24, and grief became a constant companion in my early twenties. Loneliness also became a significant part of my journey for many years. It was through the unwavering grace of Jesus Christ that I found salvation, a realization that dawned on me around the age of 18. I attribute my continued existence, and avoidance of potential pitfalls like prison, solely to my relationship with Jesus.
Throughout my life, anger and self-criticism have been persistent challenges. I’ve often directed anger towards myself for even the smallest shortcomings, while criticism echoes like a mockingbird in my mind. Despite these struggles, it’s important for me to acknowledge that I write from a place of understanding. I am familiar with pain, fear, and loneliness, and it’s to that part of you that I seek to connect through my words.
While I was raised in a church environment, I’ve never been adept at “churchy” activities. Instead, my faith journey centers on a personal relationship with Jesus rather than institutional practices. I see myself as a living stone within the larger family of God, a worldwide community of believers who follow the WAY. My local church has played a significant role in teaching me how to share the message of hope in a non-threatening manner. This blog isn’t about promoting church culture; it’s about reaching out to real people with real struggles, offering them Jesus and hope.
Over the years, I’ve worked as an educator, a chaplain, a counselor, and most importantly, a friend. I am blessed with a wonderful family, built on the foundation of God’s grace. Yet, my struggles continue, which is what makes my writing both unique and authentic. Sometimes I feel like I’m riding high, while other times I’m weighed down by pain. Throughout it all, I strive to silence the inner critic and overcome the fear of criticism from others – it’s a challenge akin to battling kryptonite. I ask for your prayers that this work will have the impact intended by God, and that I may stay true to His message without faltering.
Remember, I love you – He told me to tell you.
Dave Scott
Dave Scott 