Author Archives: Scott Dunford

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About Scott Dunford

Pastor of Western Hills Church in San Mateo Californian and co-host of The Missions Podcast.

Grieving with Hope

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Scott Dunford

“It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.” Ecclesiastes 7:2 We don’t like to think about death. Coming … Continue reading →

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The Foolish and Weak Things

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Scott Dunford

Once a month, I gather with other Central Peninsula pastors for prayer and encouragement. Today as we were meeting Leighton Sheley the pastor of Church of the Highlands was encouraging us to see God’s goodness even in the challenges. After … Continue reading →

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Interpretation, tradition, and the Holy Trinity

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Scott Dunford

The Christian faith is an ancient faith. It is rooted in the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and found its full expression in the ministry of Jesus and the Twelve. Together the 66 books of the bible (39 Old … Continue reading →

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We Are Sent

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Scott Dunford

John 20:21 “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’” While the resurrection was the last major redemptive event before the ascension, there were 40 days between the Resurrection and the … Continue reading →

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You Are Not Alone

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Scott Dunford

Serving the Most High God is the greatest privilege we as his creation can perform. And yet life is hard, ministry is exhausting, and our bodies and emotions have their limits. In 1 Kings 19, Elijah was despondent and exhausted. … Continue reading →

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N ew Mercies and Old Promises

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Scott Dunford

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 This morning as I headed over the San Mateo Bridge heading toward the church, … Continue reading →

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Is Christmas Over?

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Scott Dunford

Luke 2:20 “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.”  The post-Christmas let down is real. Months of preparation, gift buying, and planning all culminate on Christmas Eve … Continue reading →

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The Dawn is Coming!

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Scott Dunford

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.” Luke 2:14 We are just one day away from the longest night of the year. The wind is howling and the rain is … Continue reading →

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You Are the Potter

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Scott Dunford

Isaiah 64:8 “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Adelaide Pollard was frustrated with God. She felt led by God to go to Africa as … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Evangelism

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Scott Dunford

“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things … Continue reading →

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