Comes A Horseman?

Scott’s Blog 10/09/08
Comes A Horseman!
This week on Scott Richards Live we have received a number of questions about the current economic chaos that has seemingly hit out of nowhere with a devastating impact.
To cut to the chase – Is this a prophetically significant event?
The short answer? Not immediately.
But quite possibly imminently.
Here’s what I mean.
As briefly [...]

Popcorn Philosophy

Scott’s Blog 10/07/08
Popcorn Philosophy
 
Where do you go when you want some insight into the deepest issues of life?
It used to be a lounge at a college student union.
Or a cool espresso shop.
Now, things have changed.
We have cable television programs where we can see the big questions discussed.
Well, maybe not discussed.
Most of the time these presentations [...]

They Couldn’t Say it If It Wasn’t True?

Scott’s Blog 10/06/08
They Couldn’t Say it If It Wasn’t True?
There was a time when most people assumed that telling the truth was one of the most important values in our culture.
Even if we heard something outlandish, the general reaction was, “They couldn’t say it if it wasn’t true.”
And so we dutifully nodded as PBS specials [...]

They Couldn’t Say it If It Wasn’t True?

Presidential Politics and the Pulpit

Scott’s Blog 10/02/08
Presidential Politics and the Pulpit
Imagine taking your usual seat at your usual worship service at the usual time next Sunday.
But then, the unusual happens.
The pastor asks the ushers to come forward and pass out voter guides.
He then makes an impassioned plea for support of a presidential candidate, going so far as to say [...]

The Appeal of Appeasement

Scott’s Blog 10/01/08
The Appeal of Appeasement
“Can’t we find out what they want?”
“It’s better to talk than not to talk.”
“I’m sure if we see things from their perspective we can see they have a point too.”
“If we can meet them half way, surely we can live in peace.”
In a perfect world, who would ever disagree with [...]