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These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. – John 15:11 Recipe for Joy Preparation Time: A lifetimeServes: Anyone hungry for something deeper than fleeting happiness Ingredients Instructions Begin by emptying your heart of yesterday’s burdens. They don’t improve the recipe, and carrying them… Continue reading
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Is There Oil in Your Lamp?
“Remember Lot’s Wife!” – Luke 17:32 It’s a short verse, but it sure says a lot. And we would be wise to take heed. Here Jesus is speaking about the end. Not the end of a city or a nation, but the end of the age itself! The day is coming when every business transaction,… Continue reading
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What a Rescue Dog Can Teach Us About God’s Love
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. – 1 John 4:18 It’s funny how we can so easily become attached to our pets. I was reminded of this a few weeks ago as… Continue reading
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There Can Be No Ceasing of Hostilities Where Sin is Concerned
No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. – 1 John 3:6 John gets straight to the point, doesn’t he?! He doesn’t say anything about a true Christian being sinless. Every believer still battles the presence of sin and often grieves… Continue reading
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On Holiday!
Good afternoon, dear friends. I’m off to Scotland for some much needed R&R with my wife. I hope to take some pictures while there and may post a few upon my return later next week. Until then: May our Lord bless you and keep you; and may His face shine upon you and be gracious… Continue reading
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Peace is Purchased Only Through the Currency of Humility
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1 There’s perhaps no clearer mark of true Christian maturity than controlling the tongue. Many can speak boldly, many can master a room. But few can speak gently and with self-control. Let us consider our Lord Jesus Christ. He was… Continue reading
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What Are You Building?
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unlessthe Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.– Psalm 127:1 I’ve always loved building things. One of my fondest memories takes me back to my senior year of high school, where I was in vocational school (carpentry)… Continue reading
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The Greatest Question in All the World
“Amazing love! how can it beThat Thou, my God, should die for me?“– Charles Wesley, “And Can it Be That I Should Gain” (1738) He was one of many, and yet there was something different about him from the others. Although a prominent religious leader, he wasn’t so rigid in his religious tradition that he… Continue reading
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The Man Who May Dwell With God
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; who despises a vile… Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I’m Scott (aka Former Blackout Artist), and I’m so happy you decided to drop in! I hope you find the content here spiritually enlightening and uplifting. Most of all, I hope that my love of Christ is revealed through my writing and that it encourages you in some way today. Thanks for stopping by!
Former Blackout Artist 