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    Homeless in a World of Unforgiveness

    Deacon Scott / July 21, 2025

    In my work with the homeless, I’ve run across a puzzling situation.  Many may have a place to live – with a sister, a mother, or a father – but don’t.  Instead, they’re…

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    How to live with goats in the rear-view mirror

    Deacon Scott / July 14, 2025

    When I leave my house, I drive along the Catawba River. One morning, I happened to look in the rear-view mirror. Much to my delight, I saw the pink sun rising over the water. Much…

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    What’s the best glue for life’s broken pieces?

    Deacon Scott / March 4, 2024

    Many relationships of our life have been broken. How can we glue them back together?

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    Take some time to be a saunter-er

    Deacon Scott / February 5, 2024

    Take a walk and visit the Holy Land of your soul.

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    What does the face of unforgiveness look like?

    Deacon Scott / January 29, 2024

    Unforgiveness starts as a fortress and ends as a prison. The key to escape is on your side.

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    Who do I need to forgive?

    Deacon Scott / September 17, 2023

    Two words you can use to help forgive another

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    A stamp in the envelope?

    Deacon Scott / April 7, 2023

    God has sent you a letter with a stamp inside. How will you respond?

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    Hope for a “Lost Boy”

    Deacon Scott / April 4, 2023

    Two symbols of hope that have followed me throughout my life.

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    Lay down your stones…

    Deacon Scott / February 24, 2023

    What burdens do you need to lay at the foot of the cross?

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    A tale of two thieves

    Deacon Scott / November 23, 2022

    Two theives. One entered paradise, the other didn't. What made the difference?

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Deacon Scott

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

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