Setting The Stage
Really? This is the only place in the Bible where the visit of these foreign star-gazers is recorded. Contrary to the lyrics of the popular Christmas carol, this passage presents […]
Proverbial But O’ The Week
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, BUT with humility comes wisdom. (Prov. 11:2)
But God Intended It For Good
There’s nothing like being the youngest in a large family. I speak from experience. My older siblings often made sport of picking on me. They never sold me to a […]
Setting The Stage
Nothing happens by chance The second chapter of Matthew begins with the story of Jesus birth in Bethlehem, during the time of King Herod. Elsewhere, Luke records that Joseph and […]
Proverbial But O’ The Week
Lazy hands make a man poor, BUT diligent hands bring wealth. (Prov. 10:4)
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, […]
The Word Became Flesh
But wait! There’s more! A glance through the genealogy in chapter one will reveal an oddity for Jewish genealogies of the time period: there are women on the list. A […]
But Thanks Be To God
It was Friday August 19th. I’ll never forget the telephone call. “Is this Darin? Son, you need to go home. Your mom needs you.” I didn’t recognize the voice on the other […]
Proverbial But O’ The Week
He mocks proud mockers BUT gives grace to the humble. (Prov. 3:34)
The Word Became Flesh
More Buts About It Joseph and Mary’s engagement took a reality television show turn: “‘Betrothed and pregnant! She says the baby is God’s!’ Next time on Tyra!” His soon-to-be wife […]
