That Sunday I Shared 5 Things That Have Sustained Me Through The Fire (Podcast #23)
My pastor friend Chris asked me to come to his church last Sunday and share “My Story…” with his congregation. God mercifully moved and ministered some profound healing to His hurting saints. There was also plenty of encouragement for the remnant who have endured great hardship and have survived to tell their own grace stories.
It was a wonderful time with some beautiful brothers and sisters, so I wanted to share the experience with you in this week’s podcast.
You’ll probably want to have 2 Corinthians 4 handy as you listen. I promise you, God will say something to you through these scriptures if you have ears to hear.
And, beloved, if your heart needs healing, this is for you.
For nearly three decades, Scott ministered in churches, at youth events, to professional athletes, and was a frequent speaker at disability camps. He served another seventeen years as the senior pastor of a local church in Douglasville, Georgia.
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Scott has a unique ministry to those who are hurting since his own disability allows him access to a suffering world. He ministers these days through his blog, teaches and preaches occasionally, and is still very much engaged in discipling younger men and encouraging pastors.
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Married to Sandy, his loving companion of forty years, Scott continues to brag about how she hung his moon and is the best person he’s ever known. They have a son, Graham, who waits for them in heaven.
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Scott and Sandy presently make their home in Clearwater, Florida. View all posts by Pasturescott
6 thoughts on “That Sunday I Shared 5 Things That Have Sustained Me Through The Fire (Podcast #23)”
You are both so Brave! Thank you for sharing your story Pastor Scott. I cried through all of it, I am healing at the moment and it was a good release. Such a strong anointing in your voice. It was a blessing to listen to and comfort for my soul to know that through our brokenness we truely find God and receive healing
Indeed, Deanna, I particularly love the kind refrain of “the Lord is (especially) near the broken-hearted” (Psa 34:18). That’s for real people like us ‘Velveteen Rabbits’ out here. Incredibly moved by your comments here and incredibly blessed you are finding healing in your story. God’s grace, friend. Glad we’re connected on FB now too!
Yes I am loving the nearness of the lord ATM although feeling like the wound is opening up more which is causing more suffering. But I feel this must happen in order to move forward. May it all be for his glory. Thank you for your kind words Scott. 😊
The Lord brings you to mind again, Deanna, and I continue to ask Him to pour mercy into those still-tender wounded places. May you be blessed and running over with His joy and healing, my friend!
Tears began before the introduction was complete. I k ew the Spirit was moving. God is good. He ministered to me today through this. Thank you for being you.
You are both so Brave! Thank you for sharing your story Pastor Scott. I cried through all of it, I am healing at the moment and it was a good release. Such a strong anointing in your voice.
It was a blessing to listen to and comfort for my soul to know that through our brokenness we truely find God and receive healing
Indeed, Deanna, I particularly love the kind refrain of “the Lord is (especially) near the broken-hearted” (Psa 34:18). That’s for real people like us ‘Velveteen Rabbits’ out here. Incredibly moved by your comments here and incredibly blessed you are finding healing in your story. God’s grace, friend. Glad we’re connected on FB now too!
Yes I am loving the nearness of the lord ATM although feeling like the wound is opening up more which is causing more suffering. But I feel this must happen in order to move forward. May it all be for his glory. Thank you for your kind words Scott. 😊
The Lord brings you to mind again, Deanna, and I continue to ask Him to pour mercy into those still-tender wounded places. May you be blessed and running over with His joy and healing, my friend!
Tears began before the introduction was complete. I k ew the Spirit was moving. God is good. He ministered to me today through this. Thank you for being you.
And your words always turn on my own waterworks, Kelli. Thank YOU! I’m humbled it spoke to you.