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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

  • Westminster Shorter Catechism Series
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A lesson learned about puppies and prayer

Posted on January 29, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

We are blessed to have a 9 week old puppy in the house. Her name is Marzipan and we call her Marcy for short. Part of this blessing is entailed in trips outside in the middle of the night as part of house training. The really difficult part is to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: prayer

Muddy Waters, Mercy and the Fifth Beatitude

Posted on January 26, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Mercy

Sermon on the Mount Series #9 While Jesus was dining at a Pharisee's house, a woman of questionable reputation came in and worshipped Jesus by washing his feet with her tears and anointing them with perfume. A dialog ensued between the Pharisee … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Beatitude, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Muddy Waters, pharisee, Sermon on the Mount

Why I Hate Religion – Reaction to a Reaction

Posted on January 24, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 16 Comments

I don't spend a lot of time on YouTube so I am coming to this discussion a little late. I had the chance to see this video in Church this past Sunday where it was shown before the sermon. I really like what Jefferson Bethke has to say. The full text … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Christ, God, Israelites, Jesus, Old Testament, YouTube

On wineskins, graves, garlic, leeks and onions

Posted on January 22, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 5 Comments

When a new work is started, the newness brings with it a level of discomfort. We often refer to the old system as tried-and-true, even if the results were less than optimal. The danger is that the new work will be hobbled by those who are determined … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Egypt, God, Gospel of Matthew, Holy Spirit, Israelites, Jesus, Moses

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