Scott Lawrence

  • sblawrence
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Untitled Note

    It's interesting that God sees Judah as the less righteous. Judah made an effort to come back, but did it half-heartedly. God is more concerned with our purity of motive. That we are not coming back to…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Jeremiah 3:7 (ESV), Jeremiah 3:8 (ESV), Jeremiah 3:9 (ESV), Jeremiah 3:10 (ESV), Jeremiah 3:11 (ESV)

  • out of what I lack...

    I like this story a lot. This boy came to Jesus with very little food - all he had to offer. But in the hands of the Creator, it turned into something much grander than he could ever imagine. It reminds…

    Created about 3 years ago

    John 6:13 (ASV)

  • Do we do this?

    I struggle to find examples of this in community. How are we actively speaking truth into the lives of those around us? i'm impressed upon again how important reading and memorizing scripture is.

    Created almost 4 years ago

    Ephesians 5:19 (ASV)

  • no longer infants

    Our church has been dealing with some pretty traumatic experiences throughout the past year and a half. We met last night to talk about it, and one of the things that was ABUNDANTLY clear is how mature…

    Created almost 4 years ago

    Ephesians 4:14 (ASV), Ephesians 4:15 (ASV)

  • The power of the crowd

    This verse amazes me. The priests could so manipulate the crowd that they would actually choose to release a murderer over somebody who lived out peace and love. Not only were they persuaded to release…

    Created almost 4 years ago

    Mark 15:11 (ASV)

  • Created to do good works

    This is not one of those optional things. This is what we were created for...to do good works. This verse challenged me today. I need to be more intentional about doing good, about helping those around…

    Created almost 4 years ago

    Ephesians 2:10 (ASV)

  • what costs me nothing

    There is a valuable lesson here - we offer to God out of our sacrifice, not out of our convienence. It's why Jesus honored the woman who gave so little over those who poured massive amounts of money into…

    Created almost 4 years ago

    2 Samuel 24:24 (ASV)

  • Giving up responsibility

    I agree with another post on here. When I first read this text, I thought it noble of David to let God decide - he felt guilty for his sin and thought it better if God chose. After reading the entire…

    Created almost 4 years ago

    2 Samuel 24:14 (ASV)