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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Dec 22, 2023

The Christmas Fruit

A 12 Days of Christmas Journey Through the Gifts God Gives Us to Give Others

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 3:21 PM

As we give gifts small or large, simple or snazzy, this Christmas, this year’s devotional booklet invites us to reflect on the profound ways in which God gifts us to give the best sort of gifts to others. We will go on a twelve day journey through Galatians 5:22-26, exploring how the Holy Spirit transforms us to embody the essence of Christmas hope in the year ahead.

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Dec 19, 2023

More than Melted Snow (December 18, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 12:13 AM

When we see where God is actually headed with all of us, He equips us to run from “Fake Jesuses” and towards the true Jesus and His victory.

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Dec 11, 2023

Inflating Towards God's Plan (December 11, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 7:36 PM

When we see where God is actually headed with all of us, He equips us to run from “Fake Jesuses” and towards the true Jesus and His victory.

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Dec 10, 2023

This Week at Little Hills: Can Anyone Keep the Law of God Perfectly? (December 10, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 9:51 AM

Pastor Tim takes us to the question “Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly,” the thirteenth question of the New City Catechism to help us start the consideration of the question ahead of this week’s Sunday School Express.

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Dec 04, 2023

Why St. Nick was Slaphappy (December 4, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 3:53 PM

Right in the Christmas story, we read the incredible mystery and wonder of what God has done for us.

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Dec 01, 2023

Christmas at Little Hills

Come Celebrate with Us

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 10:46 AM

God is with us — that’s what we celebrate at Christmastime! As we enter into this season, we are going to take time to look at how His Spirit led men and women that first Christmas, and leads us now, that we can rejoice in His love.

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Nov 28, 2023

Blue Christmas

A Service of Hope in Grief

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 5:57 PM

As we approach the Christmas season, we often feel weighed down by losses, hurts and disappointments that seem to conflict with all the celebrations around us. Blue Christmas is meant to help us bring these things before our God, who understands. Christmas, after all, is about Him coming into the world to restore the things that are broken — including us.

This service will be both in-person and live streamed at 7 pm on December 1. Please join us in-person if you can; if you cannot, you can find the service on your favorite streaming service below. For those watching online, consider having a candle available to light at a time you will be prompted to do so later in the service.

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Nov 27, 2023

Christmas Cilantro (November 27, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 7:33 PM

Even timeless Christmas traditions ultimately prove… less than timeless. Is there anything we can really hold onto?

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Nov 25, 2023

This Week at Little Hills: What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments? (November 25, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 10:16 PM

Pastor Tim takes us to the question “What Does God Require in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Commandments,” the eleventh question of the New City Catechism to help us start the consideration of the question ahead of this week’s Sunday School Express.

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Nov 20, 2023

The Man Behind the Fish (November 20, 2023)

By Timothy R. Butler | Posted at 7:37 PM

As we look at the conclusion of Psalm 6 tonight, we explore how David emerges from deep despair even though things aren’t yet fully “right.”

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