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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, BUT the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Prov. 15:2) Continue reading
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But Seventy Times Seven
Seven is often referred to as the number of perfection in the Bible. It’s said to represent completeness. And in simple human terms, forgiving someone of a repeated offense seven times seems way beyond gracious. Peter’s inquiry of Jesus in Matthew 18:21—‘shall I forgive seven times?’ feels like a lofty aim. Peter appears ready to go the extra mile—another of… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A soft answer turns away wrath, BUT a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Continue reading
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But Why?
Recently a friend of mine learned she cannot have a child. I know that she would be a great mom. Not long ago I met a child who was sold into prostitution by her own mother at the age of seven. Now I ask you, wouldn’t things have been better off (and wouldn’t children have been better served) if God had allowed my friend to… Continue reading
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But Chosen By God
One passage teemed with buts is 1 Peter 2:4-10. There you find five buts in seven verses, all focused on making one point: Jesus is the Living Stone. Jesus is: the living Stone–rejected by men, but chosen by God and precious to Him. Having called upon the readers of his letter to grow in their faith, Peter now uses a… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A simple man believes anything, BUT a prudent man gives thought to his steps. (Prov. 14:15) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
There is a way that seems right to a man, BUT in the end it leads to death. (Prov. 14:12) 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.
