By Dr. Scott Rodin | Many years ago my 3 year-old son Anthony had a simple question for me when I told him I would be gone on a business trip for several days. “Why, Daddy?”  ‘Well’ I explained, ‘I have to meet with some people.’  That was not sufficient. ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | The Greek suffix phobia used to have the simple meaning of  ‘irrational fear’, but it has been expanded in recent years to include ‘antipathy, disdain and intolerance toward some lifestyle or belief system’.  By this new definition I would propose that we are rapidly becoming ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | This is a follow-up to my blog on Saturday.  Here are the email addresses for Bill Ayer, Chairman and CEO, and Brad Tilden, President of Alaska Airlines: bill.ayer@alaskaair.com, brad.tilden@alaskaair.com.  Please write them and tell them to take a stand for what is right! Here is ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of his wonderful acts, Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.  Look ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | On January 3rd I launched this blog and I have devoted the month to reflections on what it means to be ‘all-in’ for Christ and to denounce the ‘half-way’ Christian life.  Thank you to all of you who have responded and who have signed up ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | OK, maybe the title should be ‘what if I’m wrong about everything.’ The values of the kingdom of God define the ‘right side up’ life in an upside-down world.  Too often I hold onto those old worldly values and miss what God has for me.  ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | This week a friend challenged me to the core by confessing to “an unwillingness to grant God unlimited permission to do whatever it takes to change me.”  That comment led me to re-examine my prayer life.  What do I pray for most often?  Most prayers ... read on

By Dr. Scott Rodin | What do you stand for?  What are you willing to die for?  Where is the line in the sand in your life?  In the book of Daniel three men of God were told that when the king’s musicians played a tune all of the people ... read on