Life Application Buts
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Attention Weary Souls: A Comforting But
From the Heidelberg Catechism: Q: What is your only comfort in life and in death? A: That I am not my own, BUT belong, body and soul, in life and in death–to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. That’s a big catechismal but, I tell you. Comfort in life and death (or if you prefer, in this life… Continue reading
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But God is the Strength of My Heart
This passage is ‘chock full o’ buts.’ In Psalm 73 the psalmist begins with the assertion that God is good to Israel. Well, of course he would say that; he’s Asaph, chief songwriter and songleader for King David’s choirs. He couldn’t very well have begun, “Um… God is… yeah, well… whatever.” The song begins proclaiming God… Continue reading
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Not Performance, But Presence
An Excerpt from Chapter 7 ~ The Sermon On The Mount Read Matthew 7:21–29 There is something sobering about the way Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount. After speaking about prayer, forgiveness, worry, judgment, generosity, integrity, and trust, He paints a picture of deeply religious people standing before Him saying, “Lord, Lord, look at… Continue reading
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But When You Are Tempted
But When You Are Tempted Have you ever heard this one: “God won’t give you more than you can handle?” I hate to tell you, that’s not in the Bible. In fact, I’d suggest that is a particularly cruel misquote of scripture—my experience has been that God often gives us more than we can handle,… Continue reading
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Proverbial But O’ the Week: Humility
He mocks proud mockers BUT gives grace to the humble. (Prov. 3:34) Pride closes doors that humility leaves wide open. Continue reading
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But With God All Things Are Possible
Really? I’ll let you in on a pet-peeve of mine: The misuse of quantifying pronouns. You know, when a waitress comes to your table and asks, “How is everything?” Everything? Really? Don’t get me started. My favorite? (Now I’m started!) The receptionist at my doctor’s office welcomed me once saying, “And how are we feeling today?” Well … considering I’m for my… Continue reading
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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
Big Buts of the Bible 