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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Getting off track: 5 Enemies to Service in the Church

Posted on April 15, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

Recently I was asked the question as to why there is a reluctance for people to serve in the church. Here are some ideas in response to this question: Misdirected Priorities are enemies to service – We run the risk of making good things ultimate … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: busyness, Church, Culture, ministry

Religion of The Senses

Posted on April 13, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Lego anoint with oil

The reading for today in the devotional book that my wife and I go through together was the opening verses of Mark 14. In that chapter are recoded events which happened two days before Jesus was crucified. In one story we are told that Mary poured … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: crucifixion, Jesus, Mary

Thinking out loud – The Church and Political Process

Posted on April 12, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 9 Comments

Thinking out loud often gets me into trouble, but being slow to learn, I thought I’d record some thoughts prompted by a conversation. Waiting in line to get some pizza at the Costco snack bar, we met a couple that we recognized from church but did … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Church, power

Rob Bell Comes [Somewhat] Clean – Transcript and Comments

Posted on April 10, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 6 Comments

Rob Bell

I was recently made aware of this statement by Rob Bell posted to YouTube. This is in response to the hubbub about his recent book Love Wins, which I have not read and upon which I cannot comment. I did previously make some comments about an … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture, False Teachers Tagged With: Bible, confession, Hell, Jesus, Rob Bell

Stop, Look and Listen – Three Steps to Better Communication

Posted on April 10, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

I'm not naturally good at listening. Listening is a skill that has taken effort for me to develop. I have to force myself to slow down and take in what the other person is saying rather than focus on what I am going to say next. Recently, in … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Communication Skills Tagged With: communication

The View From the Boat

Posted on April 8, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Boat

Statistics show that when given an opportunity to walk on water, 91.7% are too timid to try. Peter was the only one bold or impetuous enough to jump out. The other eleven stayed in the boat and watched from over the rail. One of the things that … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Fear, Paul, Peter

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Life on the wheel – 5 reasons why your church calendar is out of control and what to do about it

A pastor friend recently referred to the sum of all the activities at his church as “the wheel.” Hearing him say this, a vision of a large hamster wheel came to mind. There often is a sense in a church body that things need to happen and that everyone needs to pitch in to keep […]

Sister Marianne Cope

On the need for the intercession of saints

An article in the Huffington Post regarding the elevation of Marianne Cope prompted an examination of the need to pray to saints. What are we saying about the character of God when we teach that it is necessary to ask the saints to intercede on our behalf?

Sheep

A mediation on Psalm 1

I have read this psalm many times, but this morning I came away with a different impression than I have ever had before.

G. K. Chesterton

Chesterton on original sin

Certain new theologians dispute original sin, which is the only part of Christian theology which can really be proved.

A. W. Tozer

Tozer on simplicity

Every age has its own characteristics. Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity which is in Christ is rarely found among us. In its stead are programs, methods, organizations and a world of nervous activities which occupy time and attention but can never satisfy the longing of the heart. The […]

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