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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, BUT the path of the upright is a highway. (Proverbs 15:19) Continue reading
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You’ve Heard It Said
But To Fulfill ~ Jesus goes on address a number of the laws that have been a part of the ancient story’s telling since its earliest iterations. As Matthew’s initial audience so revered the Law and the Prophets—that was what they called the books that made up the Bible of their day—he records a big… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, BUT a patient man calms a quarrel. (Proverbs 15:18) Continue reading
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Big Buts in James
No, I’m not working on a new title. Matthew’s done. Genesis is in process. A third–not James–is on the drawing board. But James is on my mind. Lot of buts. Six in the first chapter alone. The letter is written to those who were scattered among the nations and who were facing trials of many kinds. His opening admonition… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. (Proverbs 15:14) Continue reading
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You’ve Heard It Said
The Sermon on the Mount ~ The life that Jesus calls his followers to live would be quite conspicuous in our world. In the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus painted a picture of devotion and dependence on God that stood in stark contrast to life as usual. From the very first words—a poetic section… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:13) 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 