My heart to encourage your heart
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 →
“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 →
It was a blissful morning—8:30 a.m., a cool breeze gently stirred the air, the skies a cerulean blue, and a wisp of whimsy danced on the wind. Through my car’s speakers, the Word of God was being read aloud, and every syllable filled my soul like living water. As the reading ended, I followed with... Continue Reading →
Defeating the Lizard Brain I get scared every time I write a blog. Putting a piece of yourself out for the world to see is both exhilarating and exhausting. Hiding always feels safer. But we are like this, you and I—we have what scientists call the Lizard Brain. The Lizard Brain is the primitive part... 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 →
Dave Scott 