Category Archives: Christianity

Christmas is under attack. Maybe it should be.

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Scott Linscott

Christmas is in big trouble. Businesses put up holiday trees, school kids can’t sing classic Christmas hymns, snowflakes are being pulled in favor of blank, red cups and nativity scenes are being attacked, stolen and defaced. Christmas is under attack! … Continue reading →

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Do you pray? How do you pray? When? Why?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Scott Linscott

When I was at my lowest, my prayers seemed intimate and somehow powerful. They seemed like a two-way interaction, I often sensed God’s presence and comfort like a sudden, warm, summer downpour – the type that makes you throw out … Continue reading →

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How should I shepherd this flock? Where do I begin?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Scott Linscott

“I have something for you,” Jen said. Her face wore her father’s half-smirk-half-smile that always made me wonder what he was up to. She stood facing me close enough that I could see the same spark that I used to … Continue reading →

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It’s official. As of 11:45 AM today, I’m a fulltime pastor again.

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Scott Linscott

Today, the membership of a church right here in the middle of little Westbrook, Maine voted to call me as its new shepherd. The vote came directly after I delivered my 20th message there. That’s odd. The usual process for … Continue reading →

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I’ve got the green light … Now what?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Scott Linscott

A week ago Josh and I walked through the doors at Lahey Hospital and headed to the transplant wing. When we walk around Lahey we do it like we built the place. We know where everything is because we’ve spent … Continue reading →

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Do you remember last Christmas? I don’t.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I’m thoroughly enjoying this Christmas season. I mean, apart from all the normal bickering about “the reason for the season,” I’m enjoying looking at Christmas lights, hearing Christmas carols and opening cards brought each day by the postman. (Aside: I … Continue reading →

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I used to be thankful … but now?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Scott Linscott

Today’s the day. It’s the day when everyone in the U.S. pauses and thinks about being thankful. Thankful Facebook statuses roll up my screen one after another. Thankful for family, friends, spouse, pets, house, new job, provision, troops, Jesus, new … Continue reading →

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I saw God on the corner this morning.

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I have a cold. Yeah, so what, who doesn’t? Yesterday I realized I also have a new label slapped on my back as I heard myself tell someone, “I’m immunosuppressed.” I never thought that would be part of my introductions. … Continue reading →

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You can’t spell “community” without u and i

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Scott Linscott

This liver transplant journey has been the most difficult period of my life but I see lots of good that has come out of it. For instance, I now am part of a pretty tight community. We all speak the … Continue reading →

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My kids are adults and it’s pretty cool

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I miss the days of Little League and rat pack soccer. I miss the whistle blowing every four seconds while I watch 9 to 12-year-olds run around and play field hockey. I miss Discovery Zone and, as Bill Cosby calls … Continue reading →

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It’s not just me

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I share the following from one of my readers who is writing his own story in the face of suffering… God bless you Scott. I totally agree with you. I went through a very debilitating illness myself two years ago. … Continue reading →

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I can face tomorrow

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Scott Linscott

My reader and now online friend, Kathleen Heseltine, sent me this hymn excerpt tonight in a Facebook message. She has been a consistent encouragement to me during this transplant journey of mine. As soon as I started reading these familiar … Continue reading →

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My belly is bigger than the Goodyear Blimp!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Scott Linscott

Picture this. Tonight you go to bed weighing 150. Tomorrow you wake up weighing 170. Your pants are tight. After dinner you change into comfy sweats. The next morning you step on the scale and it says 181. What???? It’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Make Me Punch You!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Scott Linscott

I’ll add mine to everyone else’s, happy new year! What promise lies in the new year? New job? A new car? A promotion? A new relationship? Your dream vacation? Graduation? But as bad as you want those things would you … Continue reading →

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