Big Buts of the Bible

Does this site make my BUT book big?

  • No Buts About It

    Nothing to Everything The Bible begins with Genesis. The first of sixty-six books that together make up the most beloved book in history takes its name from its opening words. Genesis simply means beginning. That seems fitting, because the Bible opens by inviting us into the beginnings of everything. How did all of this come to be? Although the… Continue reading

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  • Attention Readers: What Changed?

    Professor Buttersworth’s first rule for spotting a truly remarkable but. Always wanting to be helpful (it’s one of my many admirable qualities), I’ve prepared a brief lesson on the proper care and handling of our favorite little conjunction: but. Students! Pay attention! The first step is to recognize that but is most always used as a conjunction. See this nifty… Continue reading

  • But What About You?

    Jesus asked many remarkable questions. Some exposed people’s motives. Some invited deeper faith. Some left listeners speechless. Perhaps one of His most personal questions comes in Matthew 16. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” (Matthew 16:13) At first glance, it seems like an odd question. Surely Jesus already knew what people were saying… Continue reading

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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.  

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