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Lawsuits, Angels, and a Pastor’s Rebuke
If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people? – 1 Cor. 6:1 There are certain phrases in Scripture that make us stop mid-sentence and look back at the page like we’ve misread something. “Do you not know that… Continue reading
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No Speechwriter Needed
What do you think makes a good speaker? Is it the words they use? Maybe the tone of their voice? Their ability to use both humor and seriousness? Perhaps their ability to speak in a way that people understand? Or the courage to speak truthfully and with conviction? Referring to his wartime speeches, John F.… Continue reading
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Jesus rarely boasted about anyone other than His Father in Heaven. But there was this one time…
So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you… Continue reading
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A Cushion For The Storms
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with… Continue reading
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Attempting to Understand God’s Greatness: Pt 1
“Living becomes an awesome business when you realize that you spend every moment of your life in the sight and company of omniscient, omnipresent Creator.” – J. I. Packer I had never felt so small in my entire life, so humbled. It was as though I was standing on the edge of the earth and… Continue reading
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Taking the Waiting out of Wanting
“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” – John 11:21 When it comes to having to wait, we humans are naturally inclined to complain. “What? Our flight was delayed? You can’t be serious!” Or, “Why has my order not arrived? I ordered it three days ago!”… Continue reading
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A Mother’s Joy
When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” Jesus replied, “Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.” – John 2:3-4 (NIV) It’s interesting to note that Jesus’ first public miracle didn’t happen at the temple, but rather at someone’s home; it wasn’t during… Continue reading
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When joy comes into your life, do you celebrate it?
“Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long – I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” –… Continue reading
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It is His invitation, not ours.
“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.”” Genesis 17:1-2 Have you ever noticed the way diehard fans interact with their favorite celebrities… Continue reading
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Jesus Sends Man Away After Creating Deviled Ham
“The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the bottomless pit. There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter the pigs. So Jesus gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs,… 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 