tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79738901610412425392024-02-20T02:33:13.533-08:00Inside the Mind of ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-41369549356636211942009-11-23T14:36:00.000-08:002009-11-23T14:46:08.775-08:00ThanksgivingWe are getting to my favorite time of the year. There is so much to be thankful for. I was thinking the other day why it takes a certain time of year to tell people why we are thankful. It should be something we do everyday of every week. It's always a good feeling when I hear someone tell me there thankful for me, or I couldn't have done it without you. Just think how much of an impact we could make in someone else's life if you told them everyday we were thankful for them? Just a thought....Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-21463454470729868582009-03-31T21:17:00.000-07:002009-03-31T21:28:00.159-07:00Jury DutyWell Im on Jury Duty this week. This is the first time for me. It's kinda interesting how the process goes, but it sucks to have to sit till your needed. The first day I was picked as one of the 12, but the dismissed me for whatever reason. And then today I just sat there all day and did nothing. Tomorrow i have to be there at 9am...Not looking forward to it....looks likes more sitting for me.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-914229874284769052009-03-27T07:59:00.000-07:002009-03-27T08:10:17.739-07:00Working outSo I got a gym membership this week at cardinal fitness! And to my surprise I have gone everyday and im enjoying it! If you know me you know I don't need to lose weight, I actually working out to gain weight! My problem is I love to run, and its hard to gain weight when I run 5, 6 miles. So I have been taking muscle and weight gainer. According to the bottle I will gain 16 pounds of rock hard muscle....lol I feel healthier and im not tired all the time. So I excited to conutue to work out.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-39607763435714169732009-03-17T14:11:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:23:08.246-07:00It's a new seasonIt's been a while since I have posted, so here goes...<br /><br /><br />Today has been a wonderful day. The sun is shinning, it's warm. We are in the mist of changing seasons. We are leaving the cold, dry, gloomy winter months, to the warm, sunny, spring months. This has to be my favorite time of year. I also feel an new season in my life. This past weekend I went to my 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Winterfest</span>. This is my 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">nd</span> one as youth pastor, and by far this was the best I have ever been to. Saturday night God did something in me that words cannot explain. I have never felt His presents in my life like I did that night. His <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">presents</span> was so strong on me I could <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">barley</span> stand. It was like He took me to a new level in Him. The night before Jentezen Franklin made a statement that stuck with me, "Dusty Bibles lead to dirty lives" How true is that. With out reading our Word, we cannot make it in this world. I have been asking the Lord to take me to that next level in Him, and He has. So now with new levels comes new devils. I won't back down, I will fight the good fight, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">continue</span> down the path my Lord has me on!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Pastor ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-33587496348385897902008-12-27T22:39:00.000-08:002008-12-27T23:12:04.724-08:00New Year, fresh start!What a year its been. A lot has happened, and Im ready for a new one! I know God has a lot in store for me this year. I have felt broken and numb the last few weeks to God, but He got a hold of me tonight. Im excited for my youth group in 2009. Ready for a fresh start! Ready for God's will and His way!!Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-56597137746854902642008-12-09T11:51:00.001-08:002008-12-09T11:52:09.028-08:00Check it out!Just updated our youth website! Check it out, let me know what you think.<br /><br /><br />www.fusionyouthministries.netScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-91789037236122890592008-12-05T19:33:00.001-08:002008-12-05T19:33:40.038-08:00Funny Stuff<div style='background-color:#e9e9e9; width: 425px;'><object id='A166986' quality='high' data='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=MXcw24SmoyeSuAPt&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=ElfYourself' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' height='319' width='425'><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><param name='movie' value='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=MXcw24SmoyeSuAPt&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=ElfYourself'></param><param name='scaleMode' value='showAll'></param><param name='quality' value='high'></param><param name='allowNetworking' value='all'></param><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /><param name='FlashVars' value='external_make_id=MXcw24SmoyeSuAPt&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=ElfYourself'></param><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'></param></object><div style='text-align:center; width:435px; margin-top:6px;'>Send your own <a href='http://www.elfyourself.com'>ElfYourself</a> <a href='http://sendables.jibjab.com/sendables'>eCards</a></div></div><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTIyODUzNDAzODIwOSZwdD*xMjI4NTM*NDEzMTc4JnA9NDE4ODEzJmQ9MjAyNjc2Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTImdD*mbz*wMDFiNzc2MTVhZWQ*NjFhYTU1ZjUwNzZkMjEyMmM4ZA==.gif" />Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-19350291206729056092008-12-03T22:08:00.000-08:002008-12-03T22:15:57.317-08:00Been a While....Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Mine was awesome, went to Tennessee for the week. Good time with family and friends. <br /><br />I found out this week that my best friends nana past away. My heart goes out to them. I also have talked to a number of my students this week who are having a struggle with the walk in Christ. Family problems, depression, numb to God. My heart has been broken this week. I since a lot of hurt going on right now.<br /><br />I just re-read Jenzense Franklin's book fasting, and I have realized that fasting can be the key to our breakthrough. While fasting we become closer to God than ever before. I challenged my students to fast for the New Year. Not because I want them to, but b/c they are tired of living there lives the same old way.<br /><br />Theres only 21 days til Christmas!! Im laying in bed watching Home Alone!!! My favorite Christmas movie! It snowed all day today, and I was told we are getting 6 inches tonight.....(I hope)<br /><br />off I go,<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-4627840723969962692008-11-21T12:58:00.000-08:002008-11-21T13:18:44.434-08:00ThankfulWe are only 6 day's away from entering into my favorite time of the year. I have been thinking the last few weeks, about what the Lord has done for me. When I look back over my 23 years, there are a number of things that just stick out, that the Lord has done for me and then there are the "little things" he has done that sometimes we over look. Some of the "little things" Lord, thank you for wakening me up today, letting me take another breath, being able to walk, talk, see, hear. Having clothes to wear, a house to sleep in, food to eat, a loving family, friends. Thank you for a wonderful job, and a group of students that love you and have a passion for you.<br /><br />I'm thankful for the my savior who died for me, so I could live. God never ceases to amaze me. There's even the things he keep me safe from that I don't even know about. I love the Lord with all my heart. I'm so blessed and thankful, that my savior loves me to call me His own!<br /><br />Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-27957938299577712512008-11-12T16:28:00.000-08:002008-11-12T16:35:00.148-08:00Re-paintedSo I have been Youth Pastor at the Worship Center for a year this week! It's been a good year. More up's than downs! We have had growth. When I started we had under 10, and over the last year have climbed to 30! Praise God! I'm excited to see where God is going to take us this year!<br /><br />When I moved into my office I painted it dark blue/purple, I liked it but it just was too dark for me so last night after prayer I decided to re paint my office! It took me till 5am, but I got it all done! 3 of the walls are Beige, and the main wall is purple! I love it. It looks professional, which is what I'am...professional....ha ha.<br /><br />I really like change. I used to hate it, but live and learn.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-26100530098863695372008-11-08T18:20:00.000-08:002008-11-08T18:28:20.117-08:00L...O...N...G..........DayLast night was our youth lock-in. It was a lot of fun! We had 31 students! Most everyone stayed up till about 3am. Then we watched a movie and most were out!<br /><br />Got home this morning about 8:45am, then slept till 3!! I'm so wore out, but it was worth it. Also got a surprise last night when my best friend Marc showed up at the church. They are visiting from Ohio. Should be a good day tomorrow.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-10880121808157282752008-11-06T18:56:00.000-08:002008-11-06T19:28:14.826-08:00On my mind...."For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. <span class="status_text"> </span><span class="status_text">(Isaiah 55:8-9)<br /><br />Those 2 verses have ran through my mind like wild fire since June of this year. A lots has happened since June that just has not made since to me. Even now the last few weeks a friendship as been renewed, but I have those same feeling I had this summer. I know what I want, but what does God want? And I read Isaiah and know God is in control, and even tho I don't understand why we things happened the way they did, God does. I hope there is a future, but it's not up to me. As the song goes, "It's gonna be worth it all" Im just tired of feeling the way I do.<br /><br /><br />Scott<br /><br /><br /></span>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-18226143310694279842008-11-02T21:42:00.000-08:002008-11-02T21:49:41.653-08:00Under the weather.....<p><span style="color:#ff0000;">It has been a horible 2 days. Haven't been sick in a long time which is rare for me. But It's kicking my butt now. Lastnight could not fall asleep till about 4am, then work up at 7:3o, and was up pretty much till Sunday School time. </span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">Felt a bit better at church, but had a leader meeting I cut short b/c I was starting to feel it again.Went home and slept pretty much all afternoon. Missed youth service, so you know I was sick b/c I never miss youth service. But my leaders did a awesome job I heard.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">I have the best leaders in the World. Thank God so much for them.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ok rest time.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;">scott</span></p>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-85121595667136120162008-10-31T10:07:00.000-07:002008-10-31T12:55:58.560-07:00Election Time.....<p>Well we are only 4 days out from electing this Nations 44th President. I believe this election is one of our most important, if not the most important since our 17th president Abe Lincoln. One thing Im tired of is the media, and people bashing each other because of our political views. I had a convo the other day with some friends, and the just of the convo. was if you vote Obama or democrat then you're not a christian. In no way is this true at all. What some people don't understand is that as an US American it's our privilege to vote for whoever we want. It has nothing to do with us as Christians. No where in the Bible do I read, vote republican or spend eternal life in hell. It's just non since. People have lost friends, and family members, because of this election, and them all fighting with each other.</p><p>Now in no way am I say Im voting Obama. Any one who knows me knows my support lay's with John McCain and Sarah Palin. I fell he is more qualified, and ready to be our Commander and Chef. Im just tired of my friends, who are voting for Obama of being ritaculed by McCain supporters, and telling them they are not a christian b/c of who they vote for.</p><p>Truth is God already knows who the next president is going to be till the day He comes back for His people. If Obama is elected then it was His (God's) will. If McCain is elected same thing God's will. </p><p>Let's just keep praying for our country and remember the scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."</p><p>The United States of America NEEDS Jesus Christ so bad right now! Will you pray for your country, or continue to fight among each other?</p><p>Blessings,</p><p>Scott</p>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-35278360400531441032008-10-28T19:18:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:26:37.436-07:00Catch up....Man It has gotten cold fast. Yesterday it snowed a bit and tonight it is 32 out. brr. I guess winter will be here soon. Only 29 days till Thanksgiving, and 57 days till Christmas! I love this time of year.<br /><br />So over the past few months I have had head aches, and could not figure out why. A friend told me he had the same thing so he went to the eye doctor, and found out he needed glasses. I had not had my eyes checked since grade school, but I had 20/20 vision then. I see fine....so I thought. Found out today I'm near-sited. Boo....so I now have glasses, but the doctor said it would take care of my head aches. He said my eyes where just a bit off, but enough to cause my eyes to strain. So praise God I found out why my head hurt all the time.<br /><br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-40200957828912443782008-10-24T13:29:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:37:09.784-07:00Wating....I know God has someone for me. I also know it would be easier in my ministry to have someone. But God knows what he's doing and I know in time there will be someone there for me supporting me and "our" ministry. <br /><br />I'll just keep praying for her. <br /><br />God let your will be done in my life! Whoever you made for me I pray for her today.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-38120622658292970092008-10-20T23:16:00.000-07:002008-10-20T23:40:18.780-07:00Fall Retreat RecapWOW....God never ceases to amaze me.<br /><br />Im at such a loss for words right now. The past weekend was our fall retreat, going into it I knew God was going to do something good in the life's of our students. And He did.<br /><br />Saturday night, I preached on commitment. I asked the students to be honest and write down the biggest things they struggle with. I then wrote them down on the white board and it really it home when we all looked at the board and saw that the issues on there we not made up but were real issues of everyone in the room. <br /><br />At the alter I told them, they could leave there trials here. I could tell they really wanted to be real with God as the cried out to Him.<br /><br />I felt led to ask if anyone want to be filled with the Holy Ghost. 10 came up we began to pray for them, and by the end of the night all 10 had received the Baptism!<br /><br />God is doing amazing things in our youth group, and in our church. Im so excited for what GOD is got in store for the future.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-21311292967359348382008-10-14T22:04:00.000-07:002008-10-14T22:14:01.093-07:00RevivalWe are having revival this week and so far it has been amazing. God has really done a work in me. He has re-lit something on the inside of me. I have also gotten close again to a dear friend who I really haven't talk to since summer. Im really God allow us to "work" everything out. She's an wonderful person!<br /><br />This weekend is Fusion Fall Retreat. Im really excited for what God is going to do. Our theme this year is "Getting Desperate for God" My students are hungry for Christ, and Getting Desperate is the key to being full in Christ.<br /><br />Please be in prayer for us this weekend, as the Lord moves in the lives of our students!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-81060208311913830632008-10-09T23:07:00.000-07:002008-10-09T23:12:55.788-07:00Out of townHey all,<br /><br /><br />I'm in Champaign now for the ILL Church of God Ministers meeting. Worship Service was good tonight. The new AB preached. Jared Sung, and rocked it out! Been a good day. I hate the drive from Bourbonnais to Champaign. So dull. Lord knows I have driven back and forth on I-57 a lot this summer. LONG AND BOARING.<br /><br />Tomorrow I sit in a meeting all day that starts at 9am....Lord help me....ha<br /><br />Really excited for revivel next week!! Should be a good time. Im know God is going to do great things not only in me but the church as well!!<br /><br />Well its after 1am time for bed.<br /><br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-55800550548640619622008-10-07T15:33:00.000-07:002008-10-07T15:47:15.685-07:00New Season, brings change!It's FALL!!!!! I love this time of year!!!<br /><br />Well it's been over a week since I have posted, and oh boy has a lot happened since then.<br /><br />When I last wrote things were not so hot in the ministry. How ever God has turned around this youth group in such a amazing way! I am really excited for our fall retreat! I believe God is going to do great things in the lives of our students!<br /><br />On another note the Cubbies lost again in the first round. I just don't understand it. Best team in the National League and they still can't win a game. GRRR Oh well there alway next year...ha<br /><br />Have a ministers meeting this Thursday and Friday. My first one! Kinda exciting but also going to be boring. Then we hav revival all next week! Im excited for what God is going in our church!<br /><br />Well Im out like the Cubs in the playoffs!!!<br /><br /><br />Blessings<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-90790844222738098462008-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:002008-09-28T19:47:34.095-07:00It's Time for ChangeWell, I guess I'll start this by saying, I'm crushed, let down, dishearten.....<br /><br />I have a youth group that runs about 30 students. We on average have 15-20. I was really excited about youth service tonight, ended up have 9 people, but there were only 3 students, and the rest were leaders. I called some of them and there excuses were "I'm shopping, or too tired." so now the wheels are turning in my head, and I'm thinking to myself, Is it something I'm doing? Am I the problem? Are they tired of hearing me? The thing is I don't know what to do? I don't have the answers.... It's time for a change, I need a change, want a change, have to have a change.<br /><br />But how? What do I do? <br /><br />Lord it's in your hands. Change me, and make me more like you!<br /><br />Make me desperate for you Lord!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-45923677289153045152008-09-27T13:09:00.000-07:002008-09-27T13:13:45.583-07:00RelaxingIt's the weekend!!!<br /><br />Been a light week for me, which is good I needed it! Have not been up before 11 pretty much all week! Weather is nice, and I really can't complain about life. I think I got closer this week on some things! Im just being still and listening to the voice of God!<br /><br />MLB playoffs start Wednesday!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-61112980572259179672008-09-25T15:26:00.000-07:002008-09-25T22:11:09.150-07:00"Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)<span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">It's time for healing time to move on<br />It's time to fix what's been broken too long<br />Time make right what has been wrong<br />It's time to find my way to where I belong<br />There's a wave that's crashing over me<br />All I can do is surrender<br /><br />Whatever you're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos somehow there's peace<br />It's hard to surrender to what I can't see<br />but I'm giving in to something heavenly<br /><br />Time for a milestone<br />Time to begin again<br />Revaluate who I really am<br />Am I doing everything to follow your will<br />or just climbing aimlessly over these hills<br />So show me what it is you want from me<br />I give everything I surrender...<br />To...<br /><br />Time to face up<br />Clean this old house<br />Time to breathe in and let everything out<br />That I've wanted to say for so many years<br />Time to to release all my held back tears<br /><br />Whatever you're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but I believe<br />You're up to something bigger than me<br />Larger than life something heavenly<br /><br />Whatever you're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but now I can see<br />This something bigger than me<br />Larger than life something heavenly<br />Something heavenly<br /><br />It's time to face up<br />Clean this old house<br />Time breathe in and let everything out<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Scott<br /></span> <br /></span></span>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-505893603042507502008-09-23T22:40:00.000-07:002008-09-23T22:53:54.284-07:00NumbWell, I have felt weird lately. I have felt like I have been Numb to the touch of God. I haven't really felt his presents in my life in a while it seems. I just want to hear His voice. I know he's there, I know He has not left me, I haven't backslid or anything like that...I just haven't "felt" Him. <br /><br />At prayer tonight....I just lied in the floor and did not say anything, I did not know what to say. I mean it was prayer, why couldn't I just start praying....It's just weird...Is God trying to show me something, or am I just running around so much being "busy" that I have put a wall up between me and God? I know i need to spend more time with Him, and read my Bible more, but I just can't get myself to do it. Why...Im a pastor, it should be easy right? I just want to walk hand and hand with my Lord. I want so much of Him in my life. I guess I will just keep asking Him to soften my heart, break me and mold me into the man He wants me to be.<br /><br />Week has been kinda crappy...been sick<br />But this to shall pass.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973890161041242539.post-35794992489319594112008-09-22T10:47:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:02:07.462-07:00God is Good!What a day yesterday was! I woke up sick as a dog, and missed morning worship. Kinda mad about missing, have not missed morning worship in about 4 years. And of course there was a great move of God as well. I was told in the middle of pastors sermon he felt led to ask who wanted to be baptized, and 25 people raised there hand. So we held a special service at 6pm for water baptism. There ended up being 41 get baptized by the end of the night. Some who didn't even plan on it, myself included. <br /><br />I was feeling a little better so I decided to go and watch fellow friends and family get baptized. By the time it was over I felt I should get re-baptized since I was younger when I first did it, and don't really remember it. Then my mother, father and sister wanted to be re-baptized. Pastor baptized my mother, and let me baptized my father and sister. It was a really special moment for me, and one that I will never forget!<br /><br />The day ended up being a great day, and I felt like God just filled up my cup and it has begun to overflow. <br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ScottScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082113090927450204noreply@blogger.com0