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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
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Attention Writers: More Buts!
From Zinnser’s On Writing Well: “Learn to alert the reader as soon as possible to any change in mood from the previous sentence. At least a dozen words will do this job for you: but, yet, however, nevertheless, still, instead, thus, therefore, meanwhile, now, later, today, subsequently, and several more. I can’t overstate how much easier Continue reading
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Say the Word
The Big But ~ The big but of this chapter demonstrates a man’s confidence that Jesus’ compassion and love could overcome his own unworthiness. Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word and my servant will be healed. A Roman centurion was an officer assigned to Continue reading
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Sharing the Journey of Faith
It is a great encouragement to have Twitter exchanges like this: Have you ordered your copy of Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ? And while I’m on the topic of Twitter, have you followed @Big_Buts yet? Twice daily thought-provoking verses from the Bible … each containing a big but! Here’s another of Continue reading
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Drop the But?
Does use of the word but in disagreements make things worse? Over at Lifehacker they linked up an article that postulates such nonsense. Leave but out? Egads! We all know that everything communicates better with an ample supply of but! But (see what I mean?), there is an interesting suggestion in the article, that thoughtfully Continue reading
DEBUTS SEPT. 3, 2024!
Does this PODCAST make my BUT look BIG tackles provocative, timely, and often complex topics in the Bible from the backside of the sassy little conjunction BUT. “You’ve heard it said … BUT now I say unto you …”
Big Buts is a podcast for anyone wanting to love God more and love people better in a post-Christian society. Expect a candid and often humorous take on everyday issues, always landing on the side of love.
Your Host: In addition to being the world’s foremost expert on the conjunction but, podcast host Darin Michael Shaw (he/him/his) identifies as a post-evangelical, free-range Jesus Freak, taking Jesus seriously when he says, “Follow me,” while inviting others to ‘come and see for yourself.’
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