Author: Scott

For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:21 Recently, I listened to a medical education lecture on overeating, in which the speaker talked about the similarities between food and drug addiction. Both apparently trigger a release of the same neurotransmitter (dopamine) in our brain which reinforces pleasurable behavior. In…
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And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. Philippians 2:16-17 (NIV) In residency, I worked with a…
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Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world . . . Philippians 2:14-16 Occasionally when I speak to those struggling with addiction, afterwards someone will come…
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Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Philippians 2:14-15 I took the dog outside yesterday to throw his toy. It was cold and apparently, we weren’t outside for very long. When we came back in, my wife…
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Join us at 7PM this Friday night (2/11) at Recovery Church in New London. I’ll be talking on Step 2 – The recognition that we need God if we want to experience the life for which we were made. If you’re unfamiliar with Recovery Church, follow this link to find out more! Recovery Church

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling . . . Philippians 2:12-13 I’ve occasionally been involved in conversations questioning the authenticity of another’s faith. He says he’s a Christian, but he…
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Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Philippians 2:9-11 Whenever I hear about someone like Mother…
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Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped . . . he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8 A few years…
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Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 In my drug addiction, it was obvious that my way was a disaster. I followed me and I made a mess of life. In that calamity, I clearly needed something outside of me to follow. For me,…
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It has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake . . . Philippians 1:29-30 When I encounter some life trial, it’s natural for me to ask God to take the struggle away. Even in my addiction, when I was…
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