Articles by Timothy R. Butler

Timothy R. Butler is Editor-in-Chief of Open for Business. He also serves as a pastor at Little Hills Church and FaithTree Christian Fellowship.

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Unfortunate Reversal (June 27, 2022)

We all love a good story of a “reversal of fortune,” but are they always good? What makes them good? Agur helps us to consider that in the next verses of Proverbs 30.

Why God? (June 26, 2022)

We wonder why the wicked seem to prosper when God says He loves righteousness.

Mistranslated Wonder (June 20, 2022)

As we continue a series on Agur’s wise words in Prov. 30, we turn to things that bring wonder and how wonder can lead us to God (or away from Him without the proper “translation”).

Blessed are the Meek (June 19, 2022)

Can we really afford to be meek in a dog eat dog world like ours?

Success that Isn't (June 13, 2022)

What does success really look like? As we continue a series on Agur’s wise words in Prov. 30, we consider how we grasp for success.

Becoming a Wise Guy (June 6, 2022)

What does wisdom really look like? Do we really know as much as we think we do? As we begin a series on Agur’s wise words in Prov. 30, we consider how he challenges our view of wisdom.

Have Your Cake and Lisa Too (May 30, 2022)

What are our motives as we “protect” things we care about? Is it to do what is right or to watch out for our own interests?

Songs for Our Temple (Week 22: Ps. 64-66)

Uncertain times are a perfect time to turn to our latest Psalms — 64, 65 and 66 — which remind us of a God who is righteous, in control and faithful.

I Thought This Was Just a Tram (May 23, 2022)

As we move to the New Testament, we look at the story of Felix. He invites conversation with Paul, yet with significant barriers he erects. How do we do the same?

Songs for Our Temple (Week 21: Ps. 61-63)

Where do we place our hope? How do we think of those who would seem to have the upper hand as they do things displeasing to God? Let’s turn with Pastor Tim to the next three Psalms, Ps. 61-63, to find out!

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