Weekly Devo

Canada's First National Day of Prayer

Canada does not formally have a recognized National Day of Prayer. Yet. Find out how this July, all that can change.

Pastor Scott
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June 19, 2025
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My Thoughts at Together: Made for Community Conference

The purpose of a small group is tethered to the purpose of being on earth as a Christian. True fellowship and community hinges on spending more time with less people. Here is some of what I gleaned so far at the Together: Made for Community RightNow Media 2024 conference.

Pastor Scott
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November 7, 2024

The High Call of Commitment

What does it take to fully commit yourself to someone else? If there is anything our lives have taught us, it's that we struggle with that kind of commitment. But is such a promise beyond us and what do we do when we daily miss such a mark?

Pastor Scott
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October 31, 2024

A Musing on Moral Failure

What is the right penalty of moral failure? What should correction and restoration look like? Should a leader who commits sin and then repents be restored to leadership?

Pastor Scott
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October 24, 2024

Giving Out of Poverty

Giving money to the church has long been a sensitive topic. To preach or write about giving is a task that requires both courage and wisdom in many cases. Yet, Jesus champions a woman who gives all that she has (two copper coins). Let's find out why.

Pastor Scott
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October 17, 2024

The Misunderstood Value of Ignorance

Knowing things can be quite a thrill. Being able to tell people what you know? Equally thrilling. But is the pursuit of knowledge something that can get out of hand? Is there any benefit to remaining ignorant on a matter? The Bible has a bit to say on it.

Pastor Scott
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October 8, 2024

Can Christians Cuss?

There are words in our modern society that we all recognize as cuss words. Many still use them, some avoid them. But is using them actually bad, according to the Bible? Turns out, the answer is not as easy as you might think.

Pastor Scott
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October 3, 2024

Reaching the Anxious Generation

Here is my review of a bestselling book on the shelves today about a problem that most everyone is aware of yet few know how to overcome it. How can the church come alongside the younger generation in their hour of need during this new pandemic?

Pastor Scott
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September 24, 2024

Children in the Hands of a Loving Father

Do you think of God as angry or disappointed with you? When you contemplate what the Bible calls "the wrath of God," do you feel afraid of Him? The words of an old and famous sermon may have had something to do with that.

Pastor Scott
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September 19, 2024

Praise Where Praise Is Due

Consider God for a moment. The Bible constantly tells us that He is deserved of our praise and adoration (Psalm 96:4). And while I am not one to argue with the Bible, it is worth our time to ask the question why God is deserved of our praise.

Pastor Scott
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September 12, 2024

A Short Word About Storms

Every rainstorm brings with it both torment and renewal. We pray for rain and still withdraw from it when it comes.

Pastor Scott
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September 5, 2024

Mucking About with Creation

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Humans have been telling the story of the beginning since the beginning. Turns out, however, they're not very good at it. How can we possibly know all that there is to know about the beginning?

Pastor Scott
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August 29, 2024

Reveal Your Inner Mummy

A papyrus fragment with words from the Gospel of Mark was discovered a number of years ago that created controversy. You might be surprised to find out how much we can be taught from a 2,000-year-old piece of paper.

Pastor Scott
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August 22, 2024