Author: Scott

And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: “The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. . . Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.” Revelations 2:12-16 Unbeknownst to me, a buddy recently recorded me doing a specific…
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He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2:11 My family thinks I’m losing my hearing. I think it’s just fine though. They’re just gradually talking quieter and the ambient noise, drowning out their voices, is apparently becoming louder. My wife thinks I need to consider hearing…
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Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelations 2:10 Growing up in church, we often celebrated stories of the martyrs – those who were killed for their faith. Even as a kid though, I wondered what I’d do if my life were threatened for my beliefs. In those stories,…
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Do not fear what you are about to suffer. . . The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death. Revelations 2:10-11 In the disastrous consequences of my addiction, I had two choices – give up or get sober. I could have resigned myself to a life of drugs. I’ve wrecked my…
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I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Revelation 2:9 While playing college football, I once took a blow to the head during a home game. I don’t remember the hit, but…
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 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! Revelation 2:9 When I was a kid, I knew we weren’t wealthy. My father was the pastor of a church in rural South Dakota after all. He chose a life of ministry and service that was never going to make him rich – at least…
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And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: “The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.” Revelations 2:8 While first interviewing those struggling with addiction, I always ask how it started. When inquiring about the addict’s childhood, I often hear horrific stories of neglect and abuse. Growing…
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To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7 Every day, when I wake up, I thank God for recovery and redemption. It hasn’t always been this way though. In 2014, when I lost my job due to my opioid…
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Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Revelations 2:5 I must confess that I find myself being quite judgmental on occasion. Recently, I was explaining to my wife my feelings towards a mutual acquaintance when realized that I felt that this person was irredeemable. She kindly…
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But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Revelations 2:4-5 It’s not entirely fair to make blanket statements, but different physician specialties are known for their different personalities. For instance, I’d…
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