Christian Living
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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 Most Comforting Thing You’ll Read Today
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8 How many people do you know who love you just as much on your good days as your bad days? Who you can always depend on when you need help? Are they trustworthy? When they say they’re going to do something, do… Continue reading
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The Judgment of Getting What You Want
“The worst thing God can do to human beings in the present is to let them reach their idolatrous goals. His judgment is to give us over to the destructive power of idolatry, and of evil.” – Tim Keller Romans 1:18 tells us that “God’s wrath is being revealed,” and not always in the way… Continue reading
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Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing We Can Do is Pause
In 1 Samuel 24, David shows self-control in sparing King Saul’s life. Two chapters later, he spares Saul’s life once again. It’s evident that he understood the gravity of those two moments; David knew that it wasn’t God’s will for him to take the life of His anointed. So instead of acting in a place… Continue reading
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They Didn’t Get It. Do we?
The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what [Jesus] was talking about.– Luke 18:34 Jesus couldn’t have been any clearer to His disciples. He told them exactly what would happen—His suffering, His death, and His resurrection. He told them three times! And still,… Continue reading
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You’re Not an Afterthought
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? – Romans 8:32 When I read Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome, it’s like standing before a buffet with all of my favorite foods. It’s so hard… Continue reading
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You Better Hope This Isn’t “Your Best Life Now”
You’re stronger than you think you are – you can overcome anything you set your mind to. Believe in yourself and follow your heart. At some point, someone has encouraged us with some of those sentiments above. We’ve probably even said a few of those things to someone else going through a tough spot in… Continue reading
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Who Would Want to Go Back?!
As a volunteer in a local prison Bible study a few nights each week, I often hear men say to me, “I’ve learned my lesson! When I get out of here, I’m never coming back!” You might be surprised to know just how many of those men serve their time and get out, only to… Continue reading
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In These Times, Being Wise Means Being Radical
Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but wise. – Ephesians 5:15 You don’t have to look very hard to see that we’re living in evil times. It’s as though the world has gone upside down and decided to stay that way! The things that once seemed sacred – faith, family,… 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 