Left the "Fort"

Just been back a few days from Fort Collins, CO and my New Staff Training with Crusade. It was a pretty challenging summer in a lot of ways: re-learning an old work environment and culture was more of a rocky transition than I thought it would be coming from my short time in the fire service and EMS.

In the midst of all the lessons and information I've still got to work through, I don't think any was as profound as realizing how much I'll miss public service. I thought about it several times throughout the summer in Colorado, but it didn't start to hit me until I got home and dropped off my friend at her apartment driving through the same town where I quit my internship in medic school. Lots of frustration and confusion came back as I drove those same streets, this time frustrated in my own car instead of the back of an ambulance. I think at that point I realized how bittersweet it was to be back with Crusade working as a missionary. I really enjoyed my time in Colorado, getting a vision for what God is doing around the world and in San Diego, where I've been assigned, and getting a chance to re-connect with so many old and new friends. At the same time, it was tough to think about not being able to run calls with so many good friends throughout the county who are still with Fire/EMS.

I got asked a lot this summer if I missed running calls with my buddies. I usually just shrugged it off with a smile and said "Yeah, sometimes." The reality is that I miss it everytime I hear a siren go off. I think about whether it's a single-alarm fire or some kid being born that I could have helped deliver. I loved every minute of the last three years.

Driving home from Colorado spawned even more situations where I kept asking God what was going on and why He led me back to Crusade when I loved being in public service so much. He always counters with simply reminding me to trust and obey Him, despite what I see in front of me. Everytime He reminds me of that, I remember that a life following God is never boring and always fruitful. I'm looking forward to and encouraged by what He's got for me, my team at SDSU, and the students we're going to be reaching. Can't wait.

"I will walk by faith, even when I cannot see. ...because this broken road prepares your way for me." -Jeremy Camp

Blank sheet

I'm drawing a blank on what to write tonight. I've been at CSU in Ft Collins, CO for the last week for a training conference and have been sitting back observing a lot of different types of people, giftings and personalities. You would think there would be a ton to write about and expand upon, but I guess I'm just drawing a blank.

The Wisdom of Stu Scott and Coach Wooden

The first post: with all the mobility coming up this summer, I figured it was time to jump on the Blogger train.


I figured I should start with the explanation behind my blog title. Every blog I've ever seen has been a pretty accurate representation of its author. I've had a couple friends tell me lately that I'm a pretty chill dude, so I provided the personality and Stu provided the description.

That being said, there probably won't be much said here. I like keeping things simple and to the point, so there won't be any novels written. I've been thinking lately about how much I like the challenge of condensing things in life to a few simple principles or values and extracting a ridiculous amount of wisdom from them. Being 28, I've got a ton of experience and wisdom to draw from and get that done.....NOT. That being said, one of my favorite men to learn from is Coach John Wooden from UCLA. His Pyramid of Success is pretty simple but heavy-laden with wisdom as well. I never played a lot of competitive basketball, but would play for that man in a heartbeat.

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.

John Wooden