• Seek Ye First

    Giving, Praying and Fasting ~We all like to be noticed. To have someone recognize your efforts feels good. As the Sermon on the Mount continues, Jesus turns his attention to three acts of devotion common among faithful God followers—giving, praying and fasting. He warned that, if we’re not careful, those things we do religiously can… Continue reading

  • Proverbs But ‘O The Week

    A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Prov. 17:22) Continue reading

  • Proverbs But ‘O The Week

    He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9) Continue reading

  • Big Buts in James /4

    As we move into the second chapter of James, the writer turned his attention to favoritism–the manner in which you view and treat someone based on externals. James uses some big buts to clarify, this is contrary to the way God views and treats people. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine… Continue reading

  • Buts Tweeteth

    I love running across tweets like this. Twice daily big but verses for followers and other devotional helps–what are you waiting for? Follow @Big_Buts today! Continue reading

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