Author: Scott

If you had known what this means, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned the guiltless. Matthew 12:7 When I read passages like today’s, I immediately think of those who really need to read it. In the story, Jesus and his disciples were picking grain on the Sabbath, which was a direct…
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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Almost daily, I see those around me still living in the throes of…
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Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:38-39 According to AA, belief in a higher power is integral to recovery. There are those who will insist this can be…
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Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-30 I recently discovered that a bird has built its nest in…
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Have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. Matthew 10:26 While living in my addiction, I knew what I was doing was wrong.…
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You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. Matthew 10:21 When my kids were young, they swam for a local swimming club. To participate, I got my coaching certificate, allowing me to be on deck for their meets. I coached the youngest kids and at our first competition, I had six or seven terrified little…
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If anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Matthew 9:14 When life fell apart due to my addiction, it needed to fall apart. Addicts are rarely capable of just deciding to change. Transformation usually requires painful consequences. Fortunately, I…
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The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37-38 Like everyone, I’m busy. I’m almost always behind and in a hurry. So, when I see someone by the roadside needing help, or when I encounter a patient at…
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And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.” But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. Matthew 9:30-31 I’m sure I don’t know the extent of it, but I have a pretty good idea that my insistence on daily blogging about faith and…
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“If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” Matthew 9:21-22 With addiction, the term eye-opener refers to a drink or drug taken in the morning to combat withdrawal or treat a hangover. Overnight, the high wears off…
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