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    Saying no to ‘prodigal’ anger

    Deacon Scott / March 27, 2022

    Holding a grudge?  Feeling unappreciated?  Mad that life is unfair?  Nurturing a hurt from a long time ago?    Learn a lesson from the prodigal father and his son.

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    Hope in Suffering

    Deacon Scott / March 13, 2022

    The cross of Jesus is the only way to make sense of the suffering we experience.

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  • Reflections

    Who’s in your throne room?

    Deacon Scott / February 14, 2022

    Once upon a time, there was a kingdom.  In the kingdom was a castle.  Inside the castle was one large room.  Inside the room was a throne.  Sitting on the throne was a…

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  • Homily

    Don’t get discouraged

    Deacon Scott / February 7, 2022

    Lessons on encouragement from Simon Peter and Isaiah.

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    You are the wine of God

    Deacon Scott / January 16, 2022

    If Jesus can transform ordinary water into extraordinary wine, what do you think he can do with you?

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    My Resolutions to End Division

    Deacon Scott / January 2, 2022

    When divisions arise in your heart, mind, or in the world around you, follow the advice Saint Paul gave to the Colossians.

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    Finding God in the Fog of a New Year

    Deacon Scott / December 30, 2021

    With the unseasonably warm weather this late December, there is a lot of morning fog rising off of Lake Norman and offers a great metaphor to enter the New Year.

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  • Reflections

    The trees point to the cross

    Deacon Scott / December 27, 2021

    Celebrating the birth is wonderful, but the cross reminds us that whatever we face "God is with us" to lead us through life's challenges.

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  • Homily

    Don’t miss the moment

    Deacon Scott / December 20, 2021

    Too often we go through life worrying about what's next, and we miss the here and now.

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  • Homily

    Holy Waiting

    Deacon Scott / November 29, 2021

    Transform your regular waiting into holy waiting during this Advent season.

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Deacon Scott

Spiritual director, retreat master, writer... (See more).

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