Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Ya know that tacky religious jewelry and junk?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Scott Linscott

Jesus Jewelry. Jesus rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, key chains, toe rings, belly button rings and on and on. I’ve never been a fan of the American Jesus Marketing Machine. It just seems cheap to me. I mean, here’s the rescuer of … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed and needing prayer

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Scott Linscott

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 →

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Quiet streams? Well … not today…

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Scott Linscott

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 →

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YBH is once again becoming YAN

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Scott Linscott

“YBH” is scribbled in the margins of a lot of books I read. It goes beyond yellow highlighting. It is the difference between learner and leader. It takes me from hearer (or reader) to doer. My handwritten “YBH” conveys my … Continue reading →

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I’m scared of the Holy Spirit. I don’t trust Him.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Scott Linscott

I realized something at the Exponential Conference last week. I’m a pastor who is afraid of the Holy Spirit. Honestly, I don’t trust Him. Yeah, you’re right, that’s a problem but before you fire off an email to the deacons, … Continue reading →

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Spirit-filled or Spirit-blind?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Scott Linscott

Man, that church has a great dance team. The way those people wave those big flags is pretty impressive. But, you know what? I’m just not all that jazzed by stuff like this. If you gave me free tickets to … Continue reading →

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