All posts by Dr. Scott Rodin

Week #7 – Taking up the Towel – The Refreshment of Service

March 12, 2012Dr. Scott Rodin

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 10:45) There is a great Latin phrase that can help us understand the Refreshment of Service. It is incurvatus en se. It means ‘to be curved in on one’s self’. You can form the mental image for yourself. It is a silly posture when you think about it, .

Week #5 – Being over Doing – The Refreshment of Perspective

March 4, 2012Dr. Scott Rodin

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 16:32-33 God is infinitely more concerned with who you are than in what you do. Do you believe .

The Most Dangerous Question You Will Ever Ask

February 29, 2012Dr. 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. The question came again, ‘why?’ I tried to answer, but he would not be deterred. ‘Why?’ he asked again and again. I finally gave him the answer all parents .

Week #5: He Restoreth my Soul – The Refreshment of Following

February 27, 2012Dr. 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 the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23: 1-4 .

The Rise of Christophobia

February 23, 2012Dr. 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 a nation of Christophobes. My definition for Christophobe is simple; it is a person who is scared to death to encounter the risen Christ! The great theologian Karl Barth .

Week #4: The Tale of Two Treasures– The Refreshment of Release

February 19, 2012Dr. Scott Rodin

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. (Matthew 13:44) Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away .

Week #3: Measuring Enough – The Refreshment of Contentment

February 13, 2012Dr. Scott Rodin

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being .

Why Christians Stink

February 10, 2012Dr. Scott Rodin

We work hard every day not to stink. We shower with scented soap, wash our hair with perfumed shampoo, put on clothes dried with fabric fresheners, use deodorant, brush our teeth with minty toothpaste, and end with a splash of cologne or perfume. It’s offensive to smell bad. So what do we make of Paul’s comment in Corinthians, where he states that God, “uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him .

Tell Alaska Airlines to Take a Stand!

February 6, 2012Dr. 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 what I sent earlier today: Bill Ayer and Brad Tilden, I am writing to ask you to change your decision regarding the elimination of the Alaska Airlines prayer cards .

Week #2: Are you Convinced? – The Refreshment of Certainty

February 6, 2012Dr. 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 in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38 Several years ago I was struggling through a difficult time in my life when I felt like I was going it alone. .