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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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A proverb for all of us

Posted on December 8, 2023 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

By way of application, can we all commit to taking a deep breath while offering a prayer for wisdom before we share a tidbit about someone (gossip) or offer that bit of unsolicited advice (criticism).

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I exhort you . . .

Posted on December 6, 2023 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Commentators are nearly unanimously agree that Chapter 12 is a turning point in the Letter to the Romans by the Apostle Paul. In the first 11 chapters, Paul lays down foundational teaching regarding the nature of what it means to believe and trust in Jesus Christ for one’s salvation. There is so much there that […]

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And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .

Posted on December 4, 2023 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

The phrase, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .” is repeated often in the book of Leviticus. That phrase introduces each new revelation from God to the nation of Israel. There have been times in my life when I have wished that God would just send a prophet to me to tell me […]

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Whatever is Honorable

Posted on December 1, 2023 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

This post is a continuation of focus on Philippians 4:8 in which Paul gives us a strategy for managing our thoughts and channeling them in a positive direction. The verse reads: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any […]

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Putting Christ in Christmas? – Do we really need to fight that battle?

I fail to see the importance of some of the “Put Christ back in Christmas” rhetoric. How about we live changed lives instead?

Labor of Love

Why I write Attempts at Honesty

We have gotten a decent amount of traffic so it appears that people are getting something out of reading these posts. With new readers discovering the blog all the time, I felt that it was necessary to articulate some thoughts about why I keep up the blog and some items that are not reasons that I do it.

Listening for one voice

As Christians, we believe that the Bible is God’s revelation to humanity and gives us a proper understanding of how He views us. Therefore, it is important to read the Bible to allow us to gain a proper perspective on who we are and what we should be about.

Preaching

Tim Keller on Christian Preaching

Christians are either engaged in preaching or will regularly hear preaching in their churches. While the following paragraphs are written with the intent of challenging preachers, those of us who listen to preaching can also be encouraged by them.

Providence

Augustine on Divine Providence

“To the divine providence it has seemed good to prepare in the world to come for the righteous good things, which the unrighteous shall not enjoy; and for the wicked evil things, by which the good shall not be tormented. But as for the good things of this life, and its ills, God has willed […]

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