Deceit
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Friday Footnotes: The Idolatry of Power
We often say, “Power corrupts.” But the Bible goes deeper. Power itself isn’t the problem. God possesses all authority and is perfectly holy. The problem begins when power becomes an idol – when holding on to influence matters more than serving others or obeying God. I find it astonishing how addicted mankind is to this… Continue reading
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God Can Work Even Through Family Dysfunction
“Your brother was here, and he tricked me. He has taken away your blessing.” – Genesis 27:35 Let’s be honest – this story is a real mess! Isaac can’t see, won’t really listen, and seems determined to do things his own way. Rebekah plays favorites and cooks up a scheme that belongs in a bad… Continue reading
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Guard Your Soul Before You Scroll
I’ll never forget the day I first got internet access at home back in the mid-90s. I was clueless, fumbling with a screeching dial-up modem that sounded like a cat arguing with a fax machine. Honestly, even now, I’m not sure I’ve cracked the code on this whole internet thing. I keep hearing about “the… 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!