Devotional: John 11:25

I have to admit, I love that the most profound statements that Jesus said were often made to women. Here he is speaking to Martha after Lazarus died, clearly stating who he is — and what a statement!

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.”

For the majority of us, that means our spiritual life will continue. In this case, Jesus demonstrated the amazing power of God in him by raising Lazarus from the dead, one of only two instances where that happened in the Bible. To be honest, I don’t really know where to go with this.

devotional, Fear, LoveJackie ScottJanuary 26, 2026daily devotionals, fear and love

Embarrassed to Admit: I Still Hesitate to Ask Questions

Everyone has questions. Sometimes we don’t know which questions to ask, because we don’t know what we don’t know yet. Or how to phrase the question to get the answer we’re actually looking for. Have you experienced that, too? We just don’t know what to ask because we’re so new, we’re drinking in all the instructions and trying to see how everything fits together. Learning is an amazing thing, but it can be difficult and frustrating.

creativity, encouragement, Fear, hope, Resources, tipsJackie ScottFebruary 17, 2025hesitate to ask questions, feeling embarrassed, don't be afraid, ask questionsComment

Turning to Prayer When Fear Seeps In

What do we do when fear seeps into our lives?

It can be such a tricky foe. Sometimes it’s quiet and subtle, like if you’re afraid of spiders and you see a spider as you walk into a room. It’s something that’s there, that we have to confront (or get the next nearest human to dispose of it for us.) The same with fears of snakes, moths, or other creatures. Those kinds of fears are normal and confrontable, if still a bit inconvenient. We see something we are afraid of, we come up with a solution, and we move forward (or around) them.

Two Big Fears

What if you can do this new skill? What if you pass the test? What if people don’t even notice if you fail because they are so wrapped up in their own lives (spoiler alert: everyone on the planet except your nearest and dearest are too busy with their own lives to worry if you succeed or fail at something, and your closest companions will always cheer you on and support you.)

faith, encouragement, FearJackie ScottDecember 9, 2024postive mindset, reframe negativity, confronting fears, faith, encouragement, empowermentComment