Category Archives: pastor

Is it okay for a pastor to feel these feelings?

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott Life has thrown a number of curveballs of uncertainty at me of late. Added to that, internals and externals have overwhelmed my calendar with dates and deadlines and people needing something from me at every turn. Added … Continue reading →

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How do you handle gut-wrenching, suffocating, consuming weight?

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Scott Linscott

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 →

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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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Hang in there…

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Scott Linscott

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 | 2 Comments

What did you do with your summer vacation? (Hospital again)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Scott Linscott

I remember the annual essay that came each year in September. I remember stories of neighborhood baseball when we’d play until we lost the ball. I remember the time my dad surprised me with a box of brand new, bright … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Christianity, chronic illness, direction, facing death, Fatty liver, Find God, Jesus, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, love, mystery, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, pastor, religion, transplant | 10 Comments

One doctor says I’m dying, another says I have time…

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Scott Linscott

Do you know what can change your focus in just a few seconds? I do. This past week in Orlando, Florida, I had a doctor stand by my bedside and tell me that “apart from something major” my life would … Continue reading →

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Hey, Bob, those sure are some swell leaves …

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Scott Linscott

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 →

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Blinker pastors …

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Scott Linscott

I met yet another pastor who proudly introduced himself as a “Blink Guy” this week. I think that makes four now. What’s a Blink guy? It’s a person who has read “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm … Continue reading →

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A bloodied pile of bodies in your wake?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Scott Linscott

Something doesn’t add up. Have you met the “pastor” who says he is all about spreading the gospel but treats people like crap? I have. Heck, I’ve even been guilty of doing the same thing. When we’re more about advancing … Continue reading →

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This hit me. You?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Scott Linscott

Reposted from lazaroo blog “Solomon gave orders to build a temple for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.” (2 Chronicles 2:1) That’s pretty much the way it goes, isn’t it, Jesus? Even while we’re building … Continue reading →

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I’m disturbed. I’m praying you are too

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Scott Linscott

Wow … Prayed in 1577 and so true today. We Christians need a good shaking. Disturb us, Lord! Prayer of Francis Drake, 1577 Disturb us, Lord, when We are too pleased with ourselves, When our dreams have come true Because … Continue reading →

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Churches need to stop thinking with their “buts.”

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Scott Linscott

The story goes like this. Moses sends a delegation of spies into the land that God promised. They go and spend 40 days scouting things out. They study the people. They take soil samples. They carry back some crops. Their … Continue reading →

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17,000 People read my blog? Um, so what?

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Scott Linscott

In September about 17,000 people read my blog. Maybe there is something to this blogging thing after all? Mostly I just write it as a way to get stuff outta my mind or off my chest like a journal. It … Continue reading →

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Burn the Quran! Burn the Bible!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Scott Linscott

Another whacky Christian has done exactly what he set put to do. The “pastor” of a little church in Florida has grabbed national and worldwide headlines by threatening to burn the Muslim holy book unless his demands are met. So … Continue reading →

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Cracker Jack Prizes are Lame

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Scott Linscott

I just ate a box of Cracker Jack popcorn and peanuts. It tastes just like it tasted when I was a kid. Even the box looks the same with the little sailor guy and his happy dog. But something has … Continue reading →

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