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September 14, 2023

Taking the Waiting out of Wanting

“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” – John 11:21 When it comes to having to wait, we humans are naturally inclined to complain. “What? Our flight was delayed? You can’t be serious!” Or, “Why has my order not arrived? I ordered it three days ago!”… Continue reading

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Authority, Faith, Glory, God, Hope, Jesus Raises Lazarus, Love, Miracles, Patience, Power, Salvation, Trust, Waiting
August 11, 2023

So there was this pool…

When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else… Continue reading

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Belief, Change, Do you want to get well?, Eternal Life, Excuses, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Jesus Heals the Man by the Pool, Love, Miracle, Pity, Power, Repentance, Restoration, Salvation, Trust
August 3, 2023

A Mother’s Joy

When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” Jesus replied, “Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.” – John 2:3-4 (NIV) It’s interesting to note that Jesus’ first public miracle didn’t happen at the temple, but rather at someone’s home; it wasn’t during… Continue reading

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Authority, Christ, Compassion, Divinity, Faith, Faithful, Grace, Holy, Jesus, Jesus’ First Public Miracle, Love, Miracles, Power, Salvation, Water into Wine, Wedding
July 15, 2023

Half the Size, but Twice the Man

“Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Confidence, Covenant, David and Goliath, Faith, Growth, Life Challenges, Love, Mercy, Personal Battles, Power, Promise, Repentance, Safety, Security, Sin, Spiritual Battles, Strength, Trust
July 9, 2023

When joy comes into your life, do you celebrate it?

“Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long – I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” –… Continue reading

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Apostle Paul Conversion, Authority, Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life Changing, Love, Peace, Power, Redemption, Salvation, Sharing the Gospel, Transformation
July 1, 2023

It is His invitation, not ours.

“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.”” Genesis 17:1-2 Have you ever noticed the way diehard fans interact with their favorite celebrities… Continue reading

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Authority, Communicating with God, Creator, Divine Invitation, Faith, Idol Worship, Initiation, Interacting with God, Knowing God, Power, Promises, Relationship, Response, Revealing God, Salvation, Worshipping God
June 25, 2023

Jesus Sends Man Away After Creating Deviled Ham

“The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the bottomless pit. There happened to be a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside nearby, and the demons begged him to let them enter the pigs. So Jesus gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs,… Continue reading

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Authority, Faith, Fear, Gratitude, Healing, Jesus, Kindness, Love, Power, Salvation, Sharing the Message, The Gospel
June 24, 2023

How God Used a Botched Exorcism for His Glory

Acts 19:14-16: “Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this [attempting to drive out demons by invoking the name of Jesus]. One day the evil spirit answered them. “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and… Continue reading

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Authority, Belief, Faith, Holy Spirit, Name Above All Names, Power, Pretend Believers, Satan, The Authority of Jesus, The Power of Jesus, The Power of the Holy Spirit, Trust, Unbelief
April 16, 2023

Prayers Overcome Prisons

“Peter finally came to his senses. “It’s really true!” he said. “The Lord has sent his angel and saved me from Herod and from what the Jewish leaders had planned to do to me!” – Acts 12:11 (NLT) King Herod had arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. (v.1) He had… Continue reading

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Deliverance, Faith, Freedom, God, Herod, Hope, Jesus Christ, Miracles, Peter, Power, Prayer, Prison, Salvation, Trust

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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!

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