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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Are boycotts effective in “reclaiming our culture”?

Posted on January 6, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 11 Comments

Recently I was notified that there is an American Family Association boycott of Home Depot over their LBGT policy. This morning, I was made aware of a boycott of Fort Worth public transportation because they agreed to display advertising from an atheistic group. The story can be seen by clicking on this link. I question […]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Boycott

Not what I would choose

Posted on January 5, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

Rome

In Acts 19:21, Paul expresses a desire to go to Rome as part of his missionary efforts. Paul did eventually get to Rome but it is unlikely that he envisioned that he would enter Rome as a prisoner of the state and remain there under house arrest. In the Epistles that Paul wrote while in […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Choice

Living in the Not Yet

Posted on January 4, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Not Yet

There are many places in Scripture where the phrase “how long, oh Lord” is expressed. This phrase exhibits a longing for change and protection. As I listen to news of the day I connect with this sentiment. There is much in our world that appears out of control and evil seems to win the day […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Christ, Christianity, God, Jesus, Lord, prayer, Religion & Spirituality

400 is Really Old

Posted on January 1, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

400

The KJV, which turns 400 this year, has been used by God to transform millions of lives. This is a noteworthy accomplishment and should be celebrated.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Bible, King Jame, KJV

They’re still clueless

Posted on December 31, 2010 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Clueless

It turns out that those popular kids in High School really were as clueless as me; they were just better at hiding it. Now the popular kids are elected officials and still clueless. I came upon this thought as I wondered why the decisions made by our government representatives seem to be getting less rational. […]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: atheism, Christianity, God, Jesus, kingdom, Religion, Religion & Spirituality

Nativity Battle

Posted on December 20, 2010 Written by Mark McIntyre 5 Comments

Nativity

It is the middle of December and the time for email notifications lamenting that a community or business does not allow the display of the Nativity scene or other religious symbols. In the past, I thought that my lack of concern about this was an indication of lack of spiritual fervor. Yet, in spite of […]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Religion

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No wax fruit

I have a pear tree, an apple tree, and a cherry tree in my yard. If they were not producing fruit, I could go out and buy a bunch of wax apples, cherries and pears and hang them on the trees. This would make the trees look productive to those passing by, but wouldn’t fool anyone who took the time to take a closer look.

Number our days

Numbering our days: a reflection on Psalm 90

In Psalm 90, the psalmist prays that we might learn to number our days. Is this a call to get busy or is there some other meaning? How should we understand this prayer?

A. W. Tozer

Tozer on the Presence of God

This is a quote from How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit, by A. W. Tozer. “[T]here is an unseen Deity present, a knowing, feeling Personality, and He is indivisible from the Father and the Son, so that if you were to be suddenly transferred to heaven itself you wouldn’t be any closer to God […]

Black and White

Black, White, and Grey

Did God really say that when a vow is taken, it must be fulfilled to the fullest extent of our ability?

Joy

Joy is a life vest

For the Christian, joy is not rooted in some vague, self-generated sense of well being. Joy is rooted in the character of God and an understanding that Jesus has made a provision for us.

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