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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

  • Westminster Shorter Catechism Series
  • Sermon on the Mount Series

Power and authority in the church – Choose who is in control

Posted on May 21, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

When Herod was questioned by the Magi (Matthew 2:2), he was presented with a choice. He could recognize a greater authority and submit to it or he could seek to maneuver into a position above that authority. He chose the latter and his kingdom … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Choice, Church, God, Herod, Holy Spirit, pastor, Tozer

The blessing of persecution

Posted on May 19, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Persecution

#12 in the Sermon on the Mount series I have put off writing about this Beatitude because it is uncomfortable to think about persecution as being part of God's plan for me or my family. I would like to be able to subscribe to the belief that … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Beatitude, Christ, Christian, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ

Thoughts on Pharisaism inspired by Wendell Berry

Posted on May 15, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Add or Subtract

In his essay entitled "Damage" Wendell Berry writes: "In general, I have used my farm carefully. It could be said, I think, that I have improved it more than I have damaged it." This was said in response to a failed attempt to build a pond on a … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Moses, pharisee

Feedback is scary – but you need it

Posted on May 14, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

I found this article to be well written and important and decided to repost it.  Leaders, you need feedback. But most of us aren't getting it. Why? Because feedback is scary.   Let me tell you the story on where this post is coming … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Christianity, God, Religion and Spirituality

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