David and Bathsheba
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Beware of Falling Objects
Joab sent David a full account of the battle. He instructed the messenger: “When you have finished giving the king this account of the battle, the king’s anger may flare up, and he may ask you, ‘Why did you get so close to the city to fight? Didn’t you know they would shoot arrows from… Continue reading
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A Sight For Sore Eyes
One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful. – 2 Samuel 11:2 Reading the tragic story of David’s affair with Bathsheba, the Bible reveals something remarkable about temptation: seldom does it ever present… Continue reading
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He Ran Straight into the Arms of Trouble
“But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” – James 1: 14-15 When I read these two verses from the Book of James, I immediately think… Continue reading
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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!