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You Get What You Give
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” – Luke 6:38 (NLT) The first time I heard the song You Get What You Give… Continue reading
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Like a Dog Begging for a Treat
“If you were to die tonight and you were gaining entry into heaven, what would you say? If you or I answer it in the first person, we’ve immediately gone wrong. “Because I believe.” “Because I have faith.” “Because I have done this.” and so on; Loved ones, the only proper answer is in the… Continue reading
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Life is More than Just Fish and Chips
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10 This past week, John Alfred Tinniswood, from Northwest England, was confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the oldest living man in the world at 111 years. The man who previously held the record, Juan… 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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Integrity Gives Birth to Security
“So Pharaoh asked them, ‘Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the Spirit of God?’” – Genesis 41:38 Joseph was given the task of overseeing Pharaoh’s administration of Egypt. It is a position of much responsibility, and also one that places Joseph in a position of tremendous influence. Joseph’s appointment to… Continue reading
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What’s In It For Me?
“Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?” ~ Matthew 19:27 Earlier this week while reading my morning devotionals, I came across the parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew, chapter 20. Of course, there’s a reason why Jesus tells this story, a vital reason. But… 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!