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How do you handle gut-wrenching, suffocating, consuming weight?
My transplant experience gave me a gift that, today, I would like to return. Usually, I’m thankful for it, but recently it has grown so heavy that I feel like it is breaking me. I’ve been watching My 600 Pound … Continue reading
How should I shepherd this flock? Where do I begin?
“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
Posted in Christianity, church planting, direction, Liver disease, ministry
Tagged Christian, church plant, church planting, church revitalization, direction, faith, focus, healing, historic church, hope, humility, inspirational, installation, liver transplant, Maine, mentor, Organ transplant, pastoring, recovery, Scott Linscott, testimony, Vernon Howell, Westbrook
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When death ruins your day…
When do you feel most inadequate? I mean, what situations leave you stumbling for words or standing silently with absolutely no idea what to do? For me, it happens during one of life’s largest privileges. During the painful privilege of a … Continue reading
Posted in community, depression, discouragement, facing death, Find God, hopeless, Jesus, love, ministry, pain, relationship, religion
Tagged bear with one another, coping with loss, death, faith, fear, friendship, healing, hope, love, neighbor, relationship, shared life, tears
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You have 5 minutes. Go!
My friend AJ could sell an ice cube to an Eskimo. He’s a people person with an enthusiasm and positive attitude that will not quit. It’s like he has a magnet inside him that makes you want to be around him. … Continue reading
It’s not just me
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
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, depression, discouragement, Find God, hopeless, Jesus, ministry, pain
Tagged depression, following Jesus, suffering
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Confessions of a former wheelchair snob
I’m just going to put this out there, as insensitive and politically incorrect as it is. It’s gonna shock those of my readers who paint me as a martyr, super-saint or spiritual giant. What can I say, that was a … Continue reading
Posted in accessibility, change, Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Jesus, Liver disease, liver keys, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, transplant
Tagged accessible, chronic illness, cirrhosis, faith, fear, handicapped, help, humility, Liver disease, mobility, NASH, organ donation, scooter, transplant, wheelchair
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Hang in there…
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/cccjdqtljhjftmlnfgrzkfvktqfmprrmhctkddndtdqgccq_kdsrphpvfsvs.html By Max Lucado Fearless Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Jesus, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, pastor, religion
Tagged Chronic pain
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Overwhelmed and needing prayer
When I first saw this picture I didn’t understand. I looked more closely and then I saw the bridge. “Uh oh. That’s not going to be pretty.” Then, I thought about me. I was cruising along, enjoying life, enjoying a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, transplant
Tagged chronic illness, cirrhosis, conflict, faith, fear, giving, help, Holy Spirit, hope, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, pastor, prayer, transplant
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Who is Bilirubin and why is he messing with me?
I now have an envelope stuffed with my liver disease records from all the way back to 2005 when it was discovered. It’s a lot of paper. Most of it makes no sense to me. But other parts of it … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty Liver Disease, hope, Jesus, Lahey Clinic, love, ministry, NASH, organ donation, transplant
Tagged Christian, cirrhosis, fear, humility, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, transplant
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Quiet streams? Well … not today…
This is my oldest son, Josh. He recorded this song for me after I posted Jon Foreman’s “House of God Forever” this morning. (You can hear Jon Foreman’s version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXWIK1lfyo ) Of course, Josh’s version, lyrics at bottom of … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, chronic illness, direction, discouragement, facing death, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Jesus, love, ministry, NASH, organ donation, peace, religion, transplant, vision
Tagged anxiety, chronic illness, cirrhosis, direction, faith, fear, gospel, help, Holy Spirit, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, prayer, transplant, worship
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Some days you’re the windshield, some days you’re the bug
It’s 10 am. I’m still in bed. I hear the rain outside. Gray skies forecast for another week. Yesterday was awesome. Today? Not so much. Nausea, cramping muscles and wrapped up in an electric blanket. I didn’t sleep well so … Continue reading
Today was my best day in a week. Woohoo!
After a pretty good night’s sleep with only 2 leg-cramping episodes, I awoke with a strange sensation in my belly … I WAS HUNGRY!!! Now that might not sound like a big deal to you but it was for me. … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, church planting, discipleship, discouragement, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, gospel, Jesus, love, ministry, organ donation
Tagged church plant, church planting, cirrhosis, gospel, healing, Liver disease, NASH, prayer
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Broken. Humbled. Loved.
What a day. I have been getting loved on by people all over the planet. Emails, Facebook, blog comments. I have barely been able to keep up. People have asked how to pray, how to contribute and texted words of … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, church planting, direction, discouragement, Fatty Liver Disease, love, ministry, NASH, organ donation, peace
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Weeping big tears
Tonight I cried. I cried hard. I talked to God and asked Him all the things you might expect: why me, why now? I recited the 23rd Psalm hoping for comfort. Instead I kept choking on the “valley of the … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, discouragement, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, gospel, Jesus, ministry, NASH, organ donation
Tagged cirrhosis, faith, Liver disease, NASH, transplant
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Hey, Bob, those sure are some swell leaves …
Picture this. You pull up to an apple orchard, get out of your car and pull on a coat to block the crisp, fall air. Just up the hill you spot rows and rows of apple trees. Their thick green … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church planting, gospel, Jesus, leadership, ministry, pastor, vision
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