Category Archives: trust

The proper place

Posted on August 30, 2021 by scottknowlton

I have a shamrock plant in the office that someone gave me a few years ago. I had it on a shelf with limited light, obstructed by a big banana tree. Truth be told, I have probably kept it watered … Continue reading →

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Thanks for reminding me to not give up

Posted on June 11, 2021 by scottknowlton

This morning I worked for a couple of hours on a blog post. As I was finishing it, I realized what the Lord was giving me was not the blog post for today, but was instead the perfect ending for … Continue reading →

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When things appear to be spinning out of control

Posted on June 10, 2021 by scottknowlton

Diane will not buy any bread but Schmidt Baking’s 647 bread and buns. It is called 647 because the bread has 6 net carbs, 40 calories, and 7 grams of fiber. On a recent pack there was an ink smear … Continue reading →

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Getting from “does He” to “He does”

Posted on June 8, 2021 by scottknowlton

This morning I was checking in with a friend who has a big life event coming up and the Lord put it on my mind to text them this morning. In the conversation one text I wrote was, “You have … Continue reading →

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For the glory of God

Posted on June 6, 2021 by scottknowlton

Today I am wearing a shirt that many people would throw away. These fire department shirts were very new when the Covid hit early last year. but this one looks old because it has bleach spots on it. I also … Continue reading →

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Trust me? Perhaps.

Posted on May 27, 2021 by scottknowlton

The Short Gap Volunteer Fire Company is nearing the end of a building expansion. We cannot wait. It has been tough having vehicles stacked three deep. We have been going in and out of the doors at back of the … Continue reading →

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Seasons and the season that never ends

Posted on May 26, 2021 by scottknowlton

My wife Diane is in Myrtle Beach this week….again. Brenda Long is running on the ambulance…again. Weekly church dinners will soon begin…again. Diane’s beach days are coming to an end for the summer because our little beach house is rented … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Followers

Posted on May 25, 2021 by scottknowlton

Today on an ambulance call I was one of two EMT’s who got the ambulance out and then a paramedic showed up on the scene. I was also the driver. As the driver I do what the paramedic or EMT … Continue reading →

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Like the weather…

Posted on March 30, 2021 by scottknowlton

This is the time of the year when people might say, “You do not like the current weather? Just wait an hour.” Today it will be in the 70’s and two days later my weather app says the high will … Continue reading →

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Guilt-free Donuts

Posted on March 22, 2021 by scottknowlton

I was at a Walmart the other day and I thought about buying a donut. I have not had a donut for a long time and I was craving one. The best part was they had some discounted! They were … Continue reading →

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