Author: Scott McClelland

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Escaping Vanity & Entering Purpose

One road leads home and a thousand into the wilderness. – CS Lewis

We think of Jesus' life among us as that strange and unique “one-of-a-kind” life, riddled with mystique and wispy elusiveness. There is and should be no doubt, after all, that He is the “only begotten” of the Father. But as for His life among us, actually He made it plain and simple, and with renewed minds we can understand that He was actually showing what our lives can and will look like when lived as intended. From His life He calls to us to come and enter into our own, true lives. Continue reading “Escaping Vanity & Entering Purpose”

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Well Done! Or Just Done

In the final analysis, will you hear “Well Done!” as Jesus evaluates the life you have lived, or will you just hear “Done”?  How you deal with vanity will decide.  I realize, you don’t have a problem with vanity.  Neither do I.  Let’s read on for the possibility of help in enlightening others who may…

John 10: 9  Yes, I (Jesus) am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Continue reading “Well Done! Or Just Done”

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1Mexico2014 Trip Report – Puebla

Upon arrival at Esperanza Viva in Puebla, we settled into what would be  our home for the next five days, happy to get a longer than normal pause in road life.  Nineteen eager students awaited us, and the class to come the next morning, no doubt having heard of what to expect from our team… We have had the privilege of being here for most of the generations of La Viña in the last ten years, the school of ministry that is an significant part of Living Hope International's efforts to prepare the emerging generation for life and ministry in Mexico and beyond.  Over the next two days, training in personal words came in the form of practicals, both in the demonstration and the testing.  A young family was visiting, about to leave to return to the States, having much of their heart inseparably connected.  We turned the full encouragement power of the class in their direction.   Tears were abundant all around, as was love, which never fails. Continue reading “1Mexico2014 Trip Report – Puebla”

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1Mexico2014 Trip Report – Oaxaca

Arriving in DF, Mexico City we met Job (yes, like the biblical character) Rojas in the airport and commenced to making a long day and night of getting to our initial destination, thanks to a little game of surprise from the rent car company.  WOW.  With the help of our hosts in Oaxaca who had a couple of suggestions, we were one subway ride, two bus rides, and a car ride away, arriving in Oaxaca City 13 hours after landing in DF.  But hey, we made it to Raco's house. Continue reading “1Mexico2014 Trip Report – Oaxaca”