Every belief, every blessing, every promise, every prayer has a “but” attached to it: I believe...but; I know...but; I am...but; I will try...but. The word “but” is full of unlimited possibilities and endless pain. The word “but” has power. It creates tension and causes heartache. You’re a good wife, but. You’re pretty, but. I had fun, but. That was great, but. Thank you, but.

No matter how hard we try, it’s hard to kick the “buts”, because by its very nature the word “but” is conflicting. I sometimes feel conflicted, and I don’t think you are much different than me. You love your spouse, but.... You love your kids, but.... You know God can provide, but.... You know God gives peace, but.... You love God, but....

Whatever conflict you are in, you can be confident knowing God is with you. You just need a higher perspective to see it, and that is what I hope this book provides. By presenting biblical examples of those who have gone before us, I pray this book gives you a better sense of perspective. I still believe anything God did at any other time, he can do now. Anything he did at any other place, he can do here. Anything he did through any person, he can do through you. I want you to believe these things, too. Your confidence in God can grow, even though you may be conflicted in how he works.