Join me, won't you, for a second sit-down with my friend and mentor, John Brown. Our dialogue is about hearing the voice of God and distinguishing His voice from our own, or from a more nefarious source. Oh No, He Didn't! Did He? In today's episode, Joh

(http://pasturescott.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/0160ac6eefa985515d96504dfd62f66986fe0c02e9-300x300.jpg) This week I sat down with my father in the faith and asked him about hearing God's voice for ourselves. As per usual, John was insightful, humble a

(http://pasturescott.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_0961.jpg) After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” Genesis 15:1 *     *     *     * Â

(http://pasturescott.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hosea-300x175.jpg) Have you seen Pretty Woman? You know, Richard Gere and a younger Julia Roberts. Perhaps the movie that made her a star and resurrected Gere's career? * Rescued from the streets. *

(http://pasturescott.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hope.jpg) Someone once said a person's character is determined by what it takes to stop them. What has stopped you? A rumor? A break-up? Unfairly treated? Overlooked for that promotion? Laid off? Betray

This week's episode outlines a scenario for the followers of Jesus in coming days. What will 2015 hold for the Church? I have a challenging word for us. You'll need to read Acts 27 and 28 which provides background and scriptural support for where God is

I heard a guy today - a converted Muslim - who actually said the words, Lord, I know in this life we are destined for trials. Make my trials hard because You are worthy." When he came to faith eight years ago, he lost two businesses to his Muslim co

In today's podcast: The Advent continued...in you! You can't read the Advent without stumbling over the word "great" at every turn. Why? Because Jesus is a "great Savior"! And He's come for a great purpose - and YOU are part of it! All we're given i

In today's episode: Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Last week's episode featured the page in the Nazareth family album dedicated to Mary, Messiah's mother. It was her courage and selflessness that th

On this week's Advent podcast: Mary knew the score. She knew she'd be suspected of adultery, heresy, even mental illness; she knew she'd likely lose her Joseph over the whole ordeal; her parents might never trust her for anything ever again; her family mi