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Esther’s Got a Big But!
Esther’s got a big but. There’s no way around it. It’s one of those life altering backsides–it jumps right out at you. Take a look: And who knows but that you have come to royal position for just such a time as this? See what I mean? That’s some but! Mordecai pointed out to Esther that all… Continue reading
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But When You Pray …
But when you pray … The first thing to notice as this big but appears in Matthew chapter six is that Jesus takes the fact that you will pray as a given. He doesn’t begin if you pray, but rather when you pray. It’s as if prayer will be as normal to the believer in Christ as breathing is to the… Continue reading
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Say the Word
In the Presence of Jesus ~From this point forward in the gospel, we will sense the itinerant manner of Jesus’ ministry. It was occasional—not in that he only ministered on occasion, but that he ministered as opportunities occasioned themselves. When he came down the mountainside; as he entered Capernaum; when he arrived at Peter’s house;… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. (Proverbs 21:2) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. (Proverbs 20:15) Continue reading
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He Who Has Ears
Think Again ~ Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life. Apparently it’s easy to find yourself on the wrong road. It’s apparent also that you’d have a lot of company there.… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? (Proverbs 20:6) 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 