“But” in Scripture often introduces the message of the gracious and compassionate intervention of God. “But God” brings hope when we cannot see a way through. “But God” means ashes are not the end of our story.
Category: God’s Word
The Good, Bad, and Ugly
In the morning, Jacob realized he had been deceived and betrayed. He was enraged! Rachel was devastated! Jacob, the deceiver, was himself deceived and betrayed. Laban got what he wanted, but he had to use deception, betrayal, and trickery to do so.
East of Eden
While out in my rock garden trying to find a shady spot to work, I contemplated two gardens in the Bible. Afterall. the Bible is the story of these two gardens – each one played a most significant and vital role in the history of our world.