Boasting
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Is the World Crucified to You?
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. – Galatians 6:14 It’s hard for us to realize how strange Paul’s words must have sounded back then. To the people who saw crucifixions, the words cross and… Continue reading
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Love… Lifts Others Up
[Love] does not boast; it is not arrogant or rude. – 1 Corinthians 13:4b (ESV) Love, as Paul describes it, is a force that lifts others up, without lifting itself. It invites us to examine our hearts… do we seek to glorify God and serve others, or are we chasing our own glory? Boasting and… Continue reading
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Stop Signs and Chameleons
“All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” – James 3:7-8 It’s one thing to not notice a stop sign and mistakenly drive right on through the intersection… 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!