Scott's Thoughts

After much thought and consideration over the past few weeks, I am now able to conclude with my fifth and final entry on my series of what is the gospel. Here are some summary points from the first four articles:

I started out by claiming that an attempt to define the gospel is both a simple act and not so simple act. It is simple in that the gospel is not to be overloaded with do's and do not's. We don't really have to write some treatise to simply define that which is the good n… Continue

In the past, I have communicated that I love to read fiction books, mainly of the suspense and fantasy genres. Recently, I finished two works that fall in both genres. The first was John Grisham's new novel, The Associate, and the second was Black,… Continue

‘Hope deferred makes the heart sick,’
But sometimes it is not ours to pick.
Too many have awaited their answer,
Even liberation from the oppressor.
So it leaves for humanity many a questions,
And many times lacking one easy solution.
But let that not distort, let that not cause stumble,
For, though queries remain, the call is stay humble.
Think it not foolish, rather see it as wise,
To embrace long-suffering, for there will be a prize.
As one sage claims, ‘Desire fulfilled is life.’
But even the… Continue

Here I am, wading through this series I've called, What Is The Gospel? I'm considering what is the good news? What is it about? Or, maybe better stated, what is its content?

In my last post, I really took the time to make it clear what I believe the central message of the gospel is, as pr… Continue

I had a thought this week, after seeing the video that I posted below. Maybe I should regularly post a video clip from YouTube that I think is funny, just for laughs. You don't have to agree with me that such videos are humourous, though I hope you agree with me. But I simply just want to laugh, and YouTube can be helpful with that. Being such a serious theological thinker, I really do need to just 'lighten up' at times. I don't imagine I will post a video every week, but maybe every couple of w… Continue