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Even Angels Long to Look
“It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.”—1 Peter 1:12 There are some things we have… Continue reading
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He Is Still Here
An excerpt from Chapter 17. Read Matthew 17:1–3, 9, 14–21 Most of us would gladly choose the mountaintop. Those are the moments when God’s presence seems unmistakable. Prayer feels natural. Worship comes easily. Scripture comes alive. We leave church encouraged, a conversation with a friend strengthens us, or God answers a prayer in a way… Continue reading
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Finding Your Footing
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”—James 1:5–6 James has been… Continue reading
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Proverbial But O’ the Week: Influence
He who walks with the wise grows wise, BUT a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20). We become, in part, like the people we allow closest to us. Their attitudes rub off, their priorities influence ours, and over time their wisdom—or foolishness—can quietly shape the direction of our lives. But Proverbs reminds us that companionship is more than… Continue reading
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The Pivot: But Moses Died There …
Every ending is the quiet, sacred boundary line that makes space for a brand-new, hopeful chapter to begin. Moses had led Israel for forty years. He had stood before Pharaoh, crossed the Red Sea, received God’s law, endured the wilderness, and known the LORD “face to face.” But Moses died there. His part in the journey came… Continue reading
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Surrounded, But
“All the nations surrounded me,but in the name of the LORD I cut them down. They surrounded me on every side,but in the name of the LORD I cut them down. They swarmed around me like bees,but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;in the name of the LORD I cut them down. I was pushed back… Continue reading
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Attention Students: Christian Orthodoxy Has Buts
Christian Orthodoxy: Brought to You in Part by the Word BUT Students, I have made a discovery. An important discovery. Potentially the sort of discovery upon which distinguished academic careers are built, reputations established, endowed chairs offered and small bronze plaques eventually affixed to library walls. For some time, your good doctor has attempted to… Continue reading
Darin Michael Shaw
In addition to being the world’s foremost expert on the conjunction but, author and freelance writer 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.
Big Buts of the Bible 