Life Application Buts
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But God is the Strength of My Heart
This passage is ‘chock full o’ buts.’ In Psalm 73 the psalmist begins with the assertion that God is good to Israel. Well, of course he would say that; he’s Asaph, chief songwriter and songleader for King David’s choirs. He couldn’t very well have begun, “Um… God is… yeah, well… whatever.” The song begins proclaiming God Continue reading
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But Thanks Be To God
It was Friday August 19th. I’ll never forget the telephone call. “Is this Darin? Son, you need to go home. Your mom needs you.” I didn’t recognize the voice on the other end, but I took her seriously. When I arrived home I was greeted by a stranger. This lady hugged me–I had no idea who she was. Continue reading
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Proverbial But O’ the Week: Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, BUT fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Prov. 1:7) Continue reading
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But God Had Mercy
In Philippians 2:25-30 there are a few very personal buts. Let’s take a look. But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. For he longs for all of you and is distressed Continue reading
Big Buts of the Bible 