Tag Archives: prayer

Wasting my bonus days

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Scott Linscott

I think I’m wasting my bonus days. Or, at least, I think I’m wasting too much of them. Imagine you have a giant bowl of mashed potatoes and are a huge spud fan. If you have a gallon of mashed potatoes, you … 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 is your eyesight? Your hearing? What do you see? What do you hear?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Scott Linscott

Have you ever sat and listened to the birds? I mean, really listened, not just, “woah, listen to those birds.” This afternoon I sat and listened. That’s not like me. Or, at least, it’s not like the me I used … Continue reading →

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When side effects limit, pray.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Scott Linscott

Dear God, Don’t get me wrong, Lord. Not a day goes by when I do not thank you for sparing my life and giving me a new liver. I am so very grateful for your intervention in my life. I … Continue reading →

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Four months ago yesterday the storm came to a head

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Scott Linscott

Yesterday was my four month anniversary of my life-saving liver transplant. That’s old news, right? I mean, you might be thinking, “Okay already! Move on.” I get it. I really do. We get sick of hearing something repeatedly. I remember … Continue reading →

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Holding pattern and Christmas blessings

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Scott Linscott

I remember once, years back, when I was in the air above Chicago’s O’hare airport circling and waiting to land. Back then there was no wifi, no tv’s and laptops were few and far between. I was listening to the … 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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Today was my best day in a week. Woohoo!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Scott Linscott

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 →

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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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