I have observed that sometimes when a pastor or church leader speaks about unity what they really are talking about is conformity. There is a big difference. As believers, we are called to be unified in Christ. Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:14-16 … [Continue reading]
The counter-cultural church
Israel and his sons encountered a warm welcome in Egypt because of the work that God had done through Joseph to save Egypt from starvation. The Israelites enjoyed a comfortable position in the land and the favor of the Pharaohs for many … [Continue reading]
We’re all in this together
This is a guest post by my daughter Meagan McIntyre. If you would like to be a guest blogger for Attempts at Honesty, please check out our guest post guidelines. Life is quite an adventure. On Memorial Day I experienced one of the biggest … [Continue reading]
More righteous than the Pharisees?
I have written on this verse before but have some thoughts to add. In verse 20 of Matthew 5, Jesus makes a curious statement about being righteous: “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never … [Continue reading]
