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August 5, 2023

A Ghost From the Past

I recently ran into an old golf buddy I hadn’t seen for several years. We shared some fun times together on the golf course for the better part of a decade. Alcohol was most always involved and very much a huge part of that lifestyle for me. But once I got sober and began following… Continue reading

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Attitude, Change, Christ, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Old Memories, Personal Reflections, Recovery, Salvation, Sobriety, The Past, Thoughts
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

Scott: Devotional

Authority, Christ, Compassion, Divinity, Faith, Faithful, Grace, Holy, Jesus, Jesus’ First Public Miracle, Love, Miracles, Power, Salvation, Water into Wine, Wedding
July 25, 2023

What’s the Rush?

“Wait on the Lord” is a constant refrain in the Psalms, and it is a necessary word, for God often keeps us waiting. He is not in such a hurry as we are, and it is not his way to give more light on the future than we need for action in the present, or… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Being Still, Christ, Faith, God’s Timetable, God’s Timing, Hope, Life, Longsuffering, One Day at a Time, Patience, Salvation, Slow Down, Testing, Trust
July 21, 2023

When You Can’t Escape God’s Favor

“Potiphar was furious when he heard his wife’s story about how Joseph had treated her. So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king’s prisoners were held, and there he remained. But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. The Lord made Joseph a… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Character, Confidence, Effectiveness, Faithful, God, God’s Favor, God’s Glory, God’s Love, God’s Presence, Jesus, Joseph, Obedience, Overcoming Fear, Providence, Salvation, Strength, Success, Trust
July 16, 2023

Standing Out? Or Blending In?

Jesus said, “By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:35 (NIV) There are a few people in my life whose attitudes make it really challenging for me to love them. They all have the same things in common: they’re always playing the victim; everything bad… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Anger, Christ, Disciple, Faith, Forgiveness, Jesus, Love, Loving Others, Resentment, Salvation, selfishness, Tolerance, Unlovable
July 13, 2023

When Hope Comes in the Form of Cheese Sandwiches

“One day Jesse said to David, ‘Take this basket of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. And give these ten cuts of cheese to their captain. See how your brothers are getting along, and bring back a report on how they are doing.’ David’s brothers were… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

David and Goliath, Faith, God is in Control, God’s Fingerprints, God’s Providence, God’s Sovereignty, Hope, Life Events, Salvation, Wisdom
July 10, 2023

Obedience Has its’ Rewards

“Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” – Luke 5:5 When Jesus asked Simon to let the nets down again, it seemed like a completely futile and senseless task. It had been a long and frustrating night… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Blessings, Commitment, Faith, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Guidance, Listening to God, Miracles, Obeying God, Reading God’s Word, Salvation, Surrender, 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

Scott: Devotional

Apostle Paul Conversion, Authority, Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Healing, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life Changing, Love, Peace, Power, Redemption, Salvation, Sharing the Gospel, Transformation
July 7, 2023

It Was No Ordinary Loogie

“He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Faith, Good Works, Healing, Jesus Heals the Blind Man, Miracles, Perception, Revelation, Salvation, Seeing, Sight, Sight Restored, Spiritual Eyes to See, Spiritual Sight, Truth, Truth revealed, Vision
July 4, 2023

A Freedom that Shines

“It goes back to what I said about Andy wearing his freedom like an invisible coat, about how he never really developed a prison mentality. His eyes never got that dull look.” – Red, from Shawshank Redemption A few times per month I’m given the privilege of going to a place where most people have… Continue reading

Scott: Devotional

Christ, Encouragement, Freedom, Jesus, July 4th, Prison Ministry, Salvation, Sin

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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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