Scott Lawrence

I don’t know about you, but I’m rarely awestruck these days.  Maybe it’s just me, but in our frenzied, hurried world, it feels like we barely have time to think.  Add to that our hyper-partisan political environment that seems to encourage an “us” versus “them” mentality.  It’s no wonder then that many of us are yearning for a bit more wonder in out spiritual lives.  To be … [Read more...] about In Search of Holy Spaces

It was a hot and muggy afternoon with the occasional breeze that left me wanting more. I was in a good place, a place where wonderful memories had been made throughout my childhood and where a remarkable woman, now 92 years wise, had my undivided attention. Little did I know it then, but this would be the last time that I would … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Legacy

On last Sabbath our Sligo family participated in an event that is quickly becoming one of our ‘most-favored’ traditions; it’s called, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” In case you may not be familiar with it, in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner our members are given the opportunity to sign up to either host members for a Sabbath meal in their homes or to be guests in someone’s else’s … [Read more...] about “It Only Takes a Spark!”

One of my favorite ministry memories from 2019 thus far was seeing a grown man, in a suit, sitting on my living room floor, with his legs stretched out in front of him like a boy, and engaging  in conversation on a Sabbath afternoon. I had seen this gentleman often at Church and various ministry gatherings; he was always dignified, pulled together, friendly and pleasant. But on … [Read more...] about Time You Enjoy Wasting Is Not Wasted Time

The story of Jesus’ walk on earth can be found in Scripture—the story of love, the story of pain, sorrow, grace, and joy. Jesus walked the earth and allowed interruption after interruption; no doubt feeling alone, though He was often in a crowd. He did not allow sadness to enter the encounters with others, though He knew the nature of His death and burial. He also knew that … [Read more...] about The Rest of the Story