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What’s Your Definition of “Enough”?
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”Hebrews 13:5 “Do we really need all of those wooden spoons?” she asked. I was very direct in my reply. “‘We’ don’t need any of them,… Continue reading
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Encouragement For the Weary, Clumsy Traveler
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. – Psalm 37:23-24 These verses remind me of that night in the Upper Room when Jesus prayed what we call “The High Priestly Prayer.” Hours before… Continue reading
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At What Point Does “No Big Deal” Become One?
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. – 1 Cor. 6:12 I read this verse over the weekend and for some reason I keep thinking about it. It’s not like Paul was saying “don’t do… Continue reading
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The Journey Can Feel Lonesome Sometimes
Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. – Psalm 12:1 The exact context of Psalm 12 is uncertain, as it could’ve been written during any number of moments in David’s life. But it’s evident that David felt isolated, surrounded by untrustworthy people. Maybe you… Continue reading
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Refuge and Redemption
“May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” – Ruth 2:12 Ruth had every reason to give up. A foreigner in a strange land, widowed and poor, she could have chosen an… Continue reading
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An Unshakable Peace
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. – 1 John 4:4 (ESV) Facing hardship, rejection, or loss can be overwhelming, but these difficult moments are also opportunities to encounter God’s power and love in a deeply personal way. In our struggles, we can discover that the peace that… Continue reading
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Jesus Commands Us to Stop Worrying
So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. –… Continue reading
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The Power of Positive Shrinking
Legendary golfer Ben Hogan was once asked by a newspaper reporter, “Ben, what do you look for when you’re looking to hire a new caddie?” Ben took a draw from his trademark Chesterfield cigarette and tersely replied, “Three things: Show up, keep up, and shut up.” Although Hogan had a reputation in the media for… Continue reading
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A Thirst Forever Quenched
“Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” – John 4:28-29 Something remarkable happens when Jesus enters a person’s heart and they become filled with the Holy Spirit. Their attitudes… 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 