Poverty
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Heaven’s Chapter 11: How to Go Broke and Get Rich
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:3 We live in an age intoxicated with self. Our culture worships confidence, celebrates self-promotion, and urges everyone to “believe in yourself” as the ultimate virtue. Social media is a monument to the human ego, where self-worth is measured in… Continue reading
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A Parable of the Haves and Have Nots
Jenny, a single mother of two, leaves her young children with her mother each day to work two grueling jobs. Her life is a constant juggle – paying rent, buying groceries, and stretching every dollar. Yet, when asked how she’s holding up, she responds with a weary but genuine smile: “Could life be easier? Sure.… Continue reading
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Character over Comforts
“Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades… Continue reading
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What Does it Mean to be Poor in Spirit?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Jesus, Matthew 5:3 Poverty of spirit does not mean financial poverty. It has nothing to do with how many stocks and shares I have or how fat my wallet is. Nor does it have anything to do with being poor in… Continue reading
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When Enough Isn’t Enough
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. ~ Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ever wondered what your life might be like if you ever won the lottery? Perhaps it’s not the Happily Ever After story you might otherwise assume it to be. True Story. He had… 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 