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The Pivot: 15 Verses That Change Everything
But God Intended It for Good Genesis 50:20 Some of life’s deepest wounds aren’t accidents. They’re inflicted. A trusted friend walks away. A marriage falls apart. A parent’s words leave scars that linger for decades. A business partner betrays you. Someone abuses your trust. Someone lies. Someone abandons you. Sometimes the greatest pain we carry… Continue reading
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No One Comes Worthy
One of the passages most often read before celebrating Communion is found in 1 Corinthians 11. There the Apostle Paul reminds believers to examine themselves before coming to the Lord’s Table. That instruction has caused more than a few people to wonder: “Am I worthy to come?” It’s a fair question. Paul does warn against eating… Continue reading
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Attention Voters: Trust… But Verify
Election season is upon us once again, class. Which means campaign signs are blooming more abundantly than Florida’s lovebugs. Every candidate promises lower taxes, better schools, safer streets, cleaner parks, stronger economies, happier puppies, and, if elected, perhaps even fewer telemarketers. Permit your old professor a brief grammar lesson. One of history’s most famous buts came from… 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 