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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God's Snow (December 26, 2022)

Tonight we look at Isaiah 27 to better understand how Christmas fulfilled long given promises and is a turning point for all of us.

When the Dragon Almost Won (December 24, 2022)

Why does it seem like we declare God’s victory, and yet it often doesn’t feel very victorious? When Christmas joy collides with year-end weariness and plans that never quite landed, Revelation 12 can help us better understand where that elusive victory really is.

Twelve Told

A Devotional Journey for the 12 Days of Christmas

During Advent, we all excitedly look towards celebrating Jesus’s birth. However, suddenly it is December 26 and the world resets to its ordinary preoccupations. That’s what is wonderful about observing the Twelve Days of Christmas: it helps us keep reflecting on God’s grace and the miracle of Christmas after the busyness of Christmas Day is past.

O Christmas Stream

Joyful Celebration All Christmas Season

Join Little Hills and other FaithTree partner churches for a continuous rotation of Christmas music, nostalgic fireplace scenes, meditations from Scripture and more throughout Christmas weekend and the 12 Days of Christmas. Whether you want just a few moments of Christmas joy or want to watch the whole thing, it will be streaming 24x7 until Epiphany. Come back here for the link starting Christmas Day.

Twelve Told

A Devotional Journey for the 12 Days of Christmas

While the four Gospel writers tell us much about what happens at Christmas and we’ve explored that this Advent in our series Four Told, the rest of Scripture speaks either to the coming of Christmas or reflects back on its significance. The Twelve Days of Christmas give us an opportunity to reflect on the multifaceted meaning of Jesus’s birth.

The Best Promise (December 19, 2022)

Tonight we look at Isaiah 46 and 49 to better understand the dependability and scope of God’s promises.

No Ifs With God (December 18, 2022)

When carefully made plans fall apart, we can start to wonder whether anyone has both the power and the care to make things right. John 1 takes us back before creation, declaring that the Word was God and then became flesh to dwell among us. What does that mean for the “ifs” we bring to God when life feels beyond repair?

Security Theater or Security (December 12, 2022)

Are we seeking real security at Christmas or just security theater?

Songs for Our Temple (Week 50: Ps. 141-143)

Pastor Tim takes us through Ps. 141-143 for hope and confidence given to us in God’s love.

What Did Mary Know? (December 11, 2022)

How did Mary wrap her mind around who Jesus is? How do we?

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