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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Thank God for the children

Posted on February 12, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 10 Comments

In my last post, I wrote about some church leaders’ misunderstanding of the role of the building in worship. This was in response to a note that I had gotten from a reader. In that note, the writer also said that the pastor of the church he visited made a comment about not allowing children […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: child, children, Church, play

The church building is a tool

Posted on February 10, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 9 Comments

I received an email yesterday from a man who visited a new church only to be confronted by the pastor because the man’s wife brought a drink into the “sanctuary.” Lest you think that this is uncommon, it was not long ago that I attended a church where the pastor made a huge deal out of anything other than water being brought into the auditorium. Presumably, such rules are in place because of fear that coffee or other drinks might get spilled on the carpet and result in a stain.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: carpet, Church, coffee, fellowship, sanctuary

How can we coexist?

Posted on February 5, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

This is the 20th post in the Sermon on the Mount Series. “Give peace a chance” “Coexist” You’ve probably seen bumper stickers with similar sentiments. The problem is that evil is a reality that must be dealt with. Some men (or women) will seek to dominate others through force or intimidation. Even a casual investigation into the […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: coexist, forgiveness, Peace, peacemaker, peacemaking

My god is too small

Posted on February 1, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

My problem is a belief problem. What I truly believe is indicated by my actions and when I observe my behavior, I must confess that my god is too small.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: believe, God, prayer, small

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