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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Thoughts on Pharisaism inspired by Wendell Berry

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

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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

Simple pleasures are a gift – consider the source

Posted on May 12, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Steaming Cup of Tea

It is Saturday morning and I woke up much later than usual. My waking was a result of our puppy reminding me that she cannot open her crate door and put herself outside. These tasks accomplished, I went to the kitchen to boil water for a cup of tea … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: God

The Light that can be found – reflections on a lyric by 3 Doors Down

Posted on May 9, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

The song "When I'm Gone" by 3 Doors Down begins this way: There's another world inside of me That you may never see There're secrets in this life That I can't hide Somewhere in this darkness There's a light that I can't find Maybe it's too far … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Apostle Paul, Bible, Christ, darkness, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Light, New Testament

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