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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Why do we make church so complicated?

Posted on July 10, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 9 Comments

Complicated

Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28-30 that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Why then do we make church so complicated? We have programs and activities that would make the average cruise ship activities director envious. We have men’s … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Church, complicated, fellowship, Worship

I don’t have the chutzpah to pick up the first stone

Posted on July 7, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

I have heard it said that chutzpah is illustrated by the man who kills his mother and father and then pleads to the judge to let him off because he is an orphan. In other words, chutzpa is that behavior that knows no self limitation. This evening … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture, Church Leadership Tagged With: Jesus, pharisee, Religion

Already Compromised – What You Should Know About Educating Your Child

Posted on July 4, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Already Compromised

The Opportunity I have seen some students emerge from Christian colleges with a passion to live for Jesus Christ. I have seen others come away from their learning experience discouraged and disillusioned about their faith. As a result of this, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Book Review Tagged With: Christian, Compromise

Seven Types of Robbers In The House Of Prayer

Posted on July 1, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

House of Prayer

“My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers” is a statement of Jesus found in Luke 19:46. He made this statement in response to those who were selling animals and changing money in the Temple. In my lifetime, the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Church, prayer, Temple

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