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Before and Becoming
By Dr. Scott Rodin | September 28, 2023 Stuck as the ‘Before’ Picture We’ve all seen advertisers use ‘before and after’ pictures to show the effect of everything from weight loss programs to plastic surgery procedures, closet organizers to auto refinishing services. We love the after images; slim waistline, wrinkle-free ... read on
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Of Warriors and Weathervanes
By Dr. Scott Rodin | September 21, 2023 In the book of Ephesians, Paul paints a graphic portrait of the Jesus follower who is prepared to take a stand against the enemy. In chapter 6 he admonishes us to, “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the ... read on
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Open the Floodgates!
By Dr. Scott Rodin | September 7, 2023 I have a friend with a military background who recently shared with me a well-accepted axiom of war. He said, “When planning for a battle, amateurs talk strategy, and professionals talk logistics.” This platitude makes sense when you consider the critical importance ... read on
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WHEN OUR STEWARD THEOLOGY IS PUT TO THE TEST
By Dr. Scott Rodin | August 24, 2023 For the past 25 years, I have been teaching and writing about what it means to live a life of true freedom as a faithful steward of all of life. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to experience the reality of that life ... read on
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Living and Leading in an Age of Anxiety
By Dr. Scott Rodin | August 2, 2023 Mark Sayer’s new book, A Non-Anxious Presence, How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders, suggests the that dominant theme in our world and our leadership is anxiety. This anxiety is generated by what he calls ... read on
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The Gospel According to Toy Story 3
By Dr. Scott Rodin | July 26, 2023 Call me cynical, but Disney and Pixar are not sources I would expect for a movie that contains a credible depiction of the gospel story. Recently Linda and I spent 26 straight days with our six grandchildren, ages one to ten. We ... read on
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Discerning the Times – A Surprising Outcome to a Search for Relevance
By Dr. Scott Rodin | July 19, 2023 Will our work today make sense a year from now? Will the way you and I choose to invest the hours of this day make any difference in a world spinning out of control? We live in times when no one can ... read on
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An Unexpected Sojourn
By Dr. Scott Rodin | July 11, 2023 Last week I had coffee with a friend in Spokane and shared my current journey with him. As we closed, he commented, “Well, blessings to you on your sojourn.” That moniker caught me a bit off guard. At 66, I did not ... read on
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Sometimes Leaders Lose Their Way
By Dr. Scott Rodin | June 21, 2023 Sometimes leaders lose their way. Amidst personnel challenges, cultural pressures, financial uncertainties, and self-doubt, we can muddle along, unsure where we are going. Unexpected challenges, unsuccessful strategies, criticism of our best efforts, and rapid change can bring us uncertainty, lack of direction, ... read on
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Learning to Pray … Again: Part Five
By Dr. Scott Rodin | June 13, 2023 Learning To Pray … Again: Part Five – The Steward’s Courage We are on a five-week journey reflecting on Jesus’s instructions to His disciples on how they should pray – what we know as The Lord’s Prayer. We are considering how The ... read on
