Author Archives: scottytang

Look What We Overcame

Posted on January 16, 2022 by scottytang

Life has a way of never going the way we thought it would. We thought we would be married with kids, own a home, have a good career, be living out some dream job or dream life. Only to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoirs, Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Overcome, overcome the odds, how to overcome, how to overcome obstacles, overcoming obstacles, how to face fears, facing fears, how to overcome fear, how to grow your confidence, grow your confidence | 4 Comments

Letting Go of Purpose

Posted on September 26, 2021 by scottytang

There are a lot of people in the world that think a lot about purpose. There was a survey once that asked millennials what their biggest fear was, and the majority answer was living life without purpose. We want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Calling, Destiny, freedom, Letting Go, Meaning of life, Purpose, Purpose in life | Leave a comment

We Did Our Best

Posted on March 28, 2021 by scottytang

It’s hard not to live without some regret in this world. We tell ourselves often, “if I could do it all over again, I would have done it a lot differently.” Parents and children deal with this a lot. Parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged abandonment, being hard on ourselves, bitterness, coping, forgiveness, grace, Healing, issues, Parents, regret, remorse, resentment, working through family issues | 1 Comment

Through the Dark

Posted on February 5, 2021 by scottytang

Getting along with people can often be a challenge. Everyone is trying their best to do what they feel is right, yet we still clash. We upset people, people upset us, sometimes there are grudges, families get divided, and so on. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged conflict, division, forgiveness, grace, grudges, how to forgive, understanding | 1 Comment

The Difference is in the Little Things

Posted on January 23, 2021 by scottytang

I spent most of my early twenties putting a lot of thought into how I could make a difference in the world. As a young Christian, I wanted so badly to make an impact. So I thought and I dreamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Contentment, how to find meaning, how to find purpose, Making a difference, Meaning, Purpose, The Little things | 1 Comment

Reflections on Suffering and Unanswered Prayer

Posted on December 30, 2020 by scottytang

Suffering is a hard thing to endure. It causes us to question and reflect on a lot of things. It can make us feel mad at God, hate God, and even come to believe that He doesn’t exist. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged death, Does God answer prayer, Does God exist, Does prayer matter, pain and suffering, prayer, suffering, unanswered prayer, why do people die, why does god allow pain and suffering, why does God allow suffering | Leave a comment

Dearest O’ World

Posted on July 17, 2020 by scottytang

Dearest O’ World, with all your issues, injustices, and problems, it can seem like a skill to be crafted to see any beauty in you. People commit their entire lives in an attempt to make the smallest dent in just … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged acceptance, joy, justice, Love, making the world a better place, music, Poetry, problems of the world, social work | 1 Comment

Going Where We Don’t Want to Go

Posted on September 15, 2019 by scottytang

I have noticed with skateboarding that every time someone is too afraid to try something, the people around them will often appeal to logic, thinking that if we can use our logic to make it sound simple and easy, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Skate Devos, Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Emotional strongholds, Emotions, How to get over someone, Logic, Love, Love and Logic, Overriding emotions, Temptation, Wisdom, Wisdom and logic, wisdom versus logic | Leave a comment

Dreams Of “Making It”

Posted on March 28, 2019 by scottytang

Two of the biggest questions that we are always asking ourselves is, “what should I be doing with my life to make money?” Second, “what can I do to make money that I will enjoy?” We all have to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology/Philosphy | 1 Comment

Always Searching

Posted on November 26, 2018 by scottytang

There was a young man who lived in a land where food was scarce and opportunity was limited. Seeking to better his life he travelled to a land he had heard had plenty of food and opportunity. Upon arriving he … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Contentment, Gratitude, holy grail, How to be content, Ministry, Peter pan, Searching | 3 Comments