Scott's Thoughts

A particular title from a blog article I saw today reminded me of these words of Jesus found in the 'kingdom parables' of Matthew 13, as they are known:

51 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to him, "Yes." 52And he said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old." (Matthew 13:51-52)

Jesus had just spent quite a lot of time laying out teaching about… Continue

One of the most quoted psalms in all of the New Testament is Psalm 110. It's a very important psalm, a messianic psalm at that. The text from the ESV says this:

1 The LORD says to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool."

2 The LORD sends forth from Zion
your mighty scepter.
Rule in the midst of your enemies!
3 Your people will offer themselves freely
on the da… Continue

A picture paints a thousand words,
But do they read the words I have written?
Is a smile perceived through a scowl,
Is a tear seen as a broken heart or bliss?
Can those of a far away land
Understand emotions from an unfamiliar fountain.

The writer says, 'What’s the point?'
The painter could not imagine anything less.
The first creative act of man
Was to call unto the animals their name.
Socrates shouts, 'Oration is the answer,'
Leaving the others wondering.

The poet longs just to… Continue

Amazed, I am, at the bigger picture;
Heart enlivened to feel the flicker.
Our journey’s superior to words on paper;
Deadening the drama never made us greater.
If only you know by parchment and ink,
Tis no satisfaction for longings so deep.
Only drinking from the cup of life’s great treasure,
Can we truly taste delight and unearth truest pleasure.

In the past, I have briefly written my theology of coffee. I truly do love coffee. I don't feel addicted to it, but just really enjoy it, especially a couple of warm cups early in the morning in my office with my Bible open. And Europe has some good coffee.

But I have also wanted to write a theology of beer as well. I must admit, and I am not ashamed to say so, I really enjoy beer. Yes, it is a special activity… Continue