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Spiritual Dehydration
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. – Psalm 63:1 Ever found yourself feeling stuck? Like you’re in a deep spiritual rut and no matter what you do – nothing changes? And… Continue reading
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Why Jesus’ Jewish Identity Matters
You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. – Jesus, speaking in John 4:22 Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection are the very heart of the books of the Gospels. But to read these accounts of Jesus’ life with a deeper understanding means… Continue reading
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Is It Really Worth It?
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9 Do you ever feel like you’re pouring out every ounce of kindness, patience, and love that you have, and feel like it’s barely making a dent? Yet you… Continue reading
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Men… Do You Really Appreciate Her?
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” – Proverbs 31:28-29 She doesn’t ask for much. She just keeps showing up. Day after day. She holds her family together with a strength that comes from time spent on her… Continue reading
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Has Someone Ever Stolen Your Thunder?
But when David’s oldest brother, Eliab, heard David talking to the men, he was angry. “What are you doing around here anyway?” he demanded “What about those few sheep you’re supposed to be taking care of? I know about your pride and deceit. You just want to see the battle!” “What have I done now?”… Continue reading
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Have You Prayed About It?
One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles… ~ Luke 6:12-13 (NLT) The weight of the world rested on Jesus’ decision. From a group of followers, He… Continue reading
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Boredom Can Have a Spiritual Purpose
Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian… Exodus 3:1 Some seasons feel like a spiritual standstill. No big revelations. No burning bushes. Just quiet, repetitive days – emails, chores, appointments, kids’ soccer games, sleep, repeat. We don’t talk much about boredom in the Christian life. But it’s there.… Continue reading
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The Things You Refuse to Leave Behind Can Leave You Left Behind
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.– Matthew 4:19-20 A lot of people come to Jesus. And along with them they bring their worries, their concerns, their problems, their aches and pains, their sorrows and frustrations. Coming to… 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 