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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. (Prov. 19:16) Continue reading
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Another Big Catechismal But
From the Heidelberg Catechism: Q8: BUT are we so corrupt that we are totally unable to do any good and inclined toward all evil? A: Yes, unless we are born again, by the Spirit of God. This appearance of but begins the question. It’s a good idea to look back and see what preceded this conjunction. Question… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. (Prov. 19:14) Continue reading
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Seek Ye First
What About … What about my happiness? What about my needs? Leave everything? This radical life of following Jesus, focusing on the vertical and not the horizontal, would raise a lot of questions. I’d suggest to you that this is another of those most difficult sections of Jesus’ teachings. Don’t store up treasures for yourself… Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Prov. 18:24) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. (Prov. 18:12) Continue reading
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Seek Ye First
–Right in the middle of his teaching on true acts of devotion, we find the passage known down through the years as The Lord’s Prayer. This sample prayer that Jesus offers his disciples adds to the whole matter of perspective: Our Father … in heaven … hallowed be your name. Could there be much stronger… 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 