Author Archives: scottytang

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

The Purpose Obsession

Posted on August 27, 2018 by scottytang

I heard a statistic recently that the biggest fear of the generation of my parents (Generation X) was and is public speaking, and the biggest fear of my generation (millennials) is living a life without meaning and purpose. Quite the … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Created with meaning, Created with value, Deal with fears, how to deal with fears, how to find meaning, how to find purpose, how to gain value, Meaning, Millennial, Millennials, millennials biggest fear, Philosophy, Purpose, theology | 3 Comments

Celebrating Differences

Posted on August 9, 2018 by scottytang

I recently had the privilege of staying with my brother and his wife along with their six kids (ranging from 12 years old to 4 months) and every time I spend time with them, I am always fascinated by all … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology/Philosphy | Tagged Celebration, Christian, Conservative, Democrat, Evangelical, Family, Gay, LGBT, Liberal, Muslim, Peace, Personalites, Politics, Race, Relations, Religion, Republican, Together, United, Unity | 1 Comment

The Core

Posted on July 5, 2018 by scottytang

I was looking through a transworld skate magazine the other day and came across this quote: Skateboarding starts and ends with you… No one owns what skateboarding is and no one can control it because it’s yours, not theirs. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Skate Devos | Tagged Corporations taking over, Jesus, Skate industry, skate ministry, Skateboarding | Leave a comment

Frustrated Love

Posted on April 20, 2018 by scottytang

Why is skateboarding so frustrating? How often do we see people yelling and throwing their skateboards around at a skate park? I love it, it is my greatest passion, but it also frustrates me to no end. Nothing aggravates me … Continue reading →

Posted in Skate Devos | Tagged Bible, Christian Skateboarder, Disciples, Frustrated Skateboarder, Idolatry, Jeremiah, Jesus, Pharisees, Prophet, Skate, Skate Bible, Skate with passion, Skateboard, Skateboarder | 1 Comment

Thrive in the Struggle

Posted on December 22, 2017 by scottytang

What is something that makes you feel like, “if I only had ‘that’ I would be happy?” How often have we felt this desire or drive to obtain things we think will make us happy, but often leave us unfulfilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Skate Devos | 1 Comment