Andrew Scarborough Devotions, God Stories, Stories Across the Seas, Thoughts on life, Wisdom for my Children.

Better Together- Why I Need You to Be All That I Can Be (And Why You Need Others Too).

“Mind if I join you?”, I asked, as I spotted a fellow “BootCamper” (read about the Evangelism BootCamp I’m doing HERE) “Go ahead”, he said in his strong British accent. As we began to jog I found myself quickly realizing that I may be in way over my head! “I’m training for a 6 minute … Continue reading Better Together- Why I Need You to Be All That I Can Be (And Why You Need Others Too).

Andrew Scarborough Family, God Advice, Stories Across the Seas, Wisdom for my Children.

It’s Never Too Late to do a U-Turn. Why Stopping May be the Start You (or Someone Else) Need

Her name was Katie. Homeless and broken, she was curled up on the pavement sleeping on concrete out the front of a Walmart in the middle of the day. I saw her and turned to my wife, “poor girl”, I muttered, as we turned the corner into our parking spot. I took the kids for … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to do a U-Turn. Why Stopping May be the Start You (or Someone Else) Need

Andrew Scarborough God Advice, Thoughts on life

It’s Okay to Not be Okay (But it’s not Okay to Stay that Way).

15 years ago my life was a mess. Getting drunk most nights, I was sleeping in until midday most days. I was an unreliable worker, a messy housemate, and a lousy friend. I couldn't maintain a job and the workload of my university course and I soon dropped out of university. Addicted to pornography, I … Continue reading It’s Okay to Not be Okay (But it’s not Okay to Stay that Way).

Andrew Scarborough Uncategorized

“Pray for Nero”- Ancient Wisdom for Present Day Christians

The division, criticism and vile abuse I've seen around social media lately has been nothing short of disturbing. The target of this abuse, more often than not, the government, leaders, and those in authority. Sadly, "Christians" have often been at the center of the conversations, slinging verbal mud at their elected officials and leaders as … Continue reading “Pray for Nero”- Ancient Wisdom for Present Day Christians

Andrew Scarborough Blogging, Coronavirus Conversations, Family, God Advice, Thoughts on life, Uncategorized, Wisdom for my Children.

Dear Post COVID-19 Me, There are a Few Things You Need to Remember for Your New Normal.

Dear Post Covid-19 me, There are a few things I want you to know. There are a few things I want you to remember. Yes, there are a few things I don't ever want you to forget. Firstly, people matter way more than products, positions, properties and pride. When COVID-19 hit, the social implications of … Continue reading Dear Post COVID-19 Me, There are a Few Things You Need to Remember for Your New Normal.

Andrew Scarborough Blogging, Thoughts on life

Why everyone isn’t always right, and why Jesus being the only way to God is actually Good News.

I recently read an online opinion piece condemning "religious gender conversion therapy". The piece was contending that trying to change someone's gender or sexual orientation, even when that someone wants to change, is wrong. The author argued, "everyone is right" (unless, of-course, you believe that people can change from same-sex attracted, or any other colour … Continue reading Why everyone isn’t always right, and why Jesus being the only way to God is actually Good News.

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“STOP MIXING YOUR RELIGION WITH MY POLITICS!” Why the religious now have no choice but to get political.

I’ve been told for years to keep politics and religion separate. If you’re religious you’ve probably been told to do the same. As a “religious leader”, I am often encouraged to stick to a “separation of church and state”, and the past decade as a Christian minister, I have been more than happy to tow … Continue reading “STOP MIXING YOUR RELIGION WITH MY POLITICS!” Why the religious now have no choice but to get political.