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 […]

It is a great encouragement to have Twitter exchanges like this: Have you ordered your copy of Big Buts of the Bible: A Revealing Look at Jesus Christ? And while I’m on […]

Does use of the word but in disagreements make things worse? Over at Lifehacker they linked up an article that postulates such nonsense. Leave but out? Egads! We all know […]

All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:2)

Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. (Proverbs 20:15)

Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? (Proverbs 20:6)

The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. (Proverbs 20:5)

A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing. (Proverbs 20:4)

It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. (Proverbs 20:3)