My heart to encourage your heart
Have you ever felt like a ship tossed about by the waves—pulled in one direction by strong opinions, shoved in another by influencers, and then left drifting with your own uncertain feelings? I have. I remember the days after 9/11. The infrastructure of my world felt rattled. I was unsafe, uncertain, and vulnerable. None of... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, they called me Worrywart. I worried about everything—big or small. The weather, sports, sickness, health, the past, the future—you name it. But what consumed me most was worry about myself. What was going on inside me? Why did I feel so uncertain about who I was or what would become of... Continue Reading →
Why Did Linus Drop the Blanket? In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Linus—who is rarely seen without his beloved security blanket—does something remarkable. As he recites the words from Luke 2:10, “And the angel said unto them, Fear not…”, he lets go of the blanket. Why? Because in that moment, Linus is emphasizing a profound truth—for... Continue Reading →
I LOVE "likes"! I was glaring at my screen eyes wide open scanning for the red notification that I have received a new "like". I saw the beautiful red number that indicated that yet another human or computer somewhere out in the universe saw my work as worthy enough to attribute the click of the... Continue Reading →
“If you think you are going to hit a home run with every pitch, you are mistaken.” I woke up discouraged this morning. I had time to write, and my mind was full of ideas, but when I sat down to actually create.......nothing. The tank was empty. No flow, no fruit. Some of my frustration... Continue Reading →
Anger is the wind that blows out the lamp of the mind. Ever Been Angry? Dumb question, I know. But picture this: a puppy darts in front of your car, and you slam on the brakes. That’s what anger feels like. Anger is a physiological surge of arousal—your breathing quickens, your eyes narrow, and your... Continue Reading →
The more advanced we become the more necessary it is to keep it simple. Take social media. What an amazing advancement in communication and connecting. The problem is, we are now seeing an entire generation that are growing up with devices in their hands yet more unhappy than ever before. One of the new acronyms... Continue Reading →
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" Matthew 6:26 God knows we worry. He thought of us when He created the birds. You see the birds are our constant... Continue Reading →
Dave Scott 