Easter
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Four Voices, One Story
I would like for you to imagine four people standing in totally different places and watching the same sunrise. Now, if you were to go ask each of them to tell you about that experience, no doubt you’d hear each of them describe it a little differently. Obviously each person has a unique angle and… Continue reading
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Life in the Between
Although Jesus was in the tomb on Holy Saturday, life continued to go on. And if you’re like me, you’re left wondering what that must’ve looked like. The only Biblical reference to what occurred on Holy Saturday is recorded in Matthew 27. Aside from the religious leaders wanting to ensure that Jesus’ body remained secured… Continue reading
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Christmas Through the Prism of Easter
A pastor who I greatly admire stated in a recent sermon, “It is sometimes good for us to read the Bible backwards.” In short, he was suggesting that reading backwards (through the guidance of the Holy Spirit) helps us to better understand Jesus’ words, and also helps us better understand Old Testament Scripture in the… Continue reading
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Good Friday: It is Finished
“Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished.”… Continue reading
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Holy Monday: “Not in My House!”
“Then Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the people selling animals for sacrifices. He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves.” – Luke 19:45-46 As I read this passage, a childhood memory comes back to… Continue reading
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I Was There.
“Then one of the Twelve – the one called Judas Iscariot – went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him (Jesus) over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him… 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 