Skip to content

Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

  • Home
  • About This Blog
  • Contact Me
  • Subscribe
  • Comment Policy

Conflict

Remember the real enemy – it may not be who you think

September 22, 2014June 8, 2012 by Mark McIntyre

1 Peter 5:8 tells us that our real enemy is the devil who prowls around looking for those he can devour. Unfortunately we, as church members, sometimes aid him in his devouring.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Conflict, forgiveness, James, Leader, Peter 2 Comments

When Church Becomes a Battle Ground – James 4:1-3

October 20, 2016November 8, 2011 by Mark McIntyre

Put two humans together and there is bound to be conflict. As a result of the Fall, conflict is in our DNA. If you put a whole bunch of humans together in a local church the potential for conflict greatly increases. If the conflict escalates, the church can experience an internal battle that should not … Read more

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Church, Conflict, James, rock Leave a comment

Conflict is inevitable

March 26, 2016February 4, 2011 by Mark McIntyre
Conflict

A few days ago, I read 1 Thessalonians 3:4 where Paul writes, “For when we were with you, we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction, just as it has come to pass, and just as you know.” Why would Paul anticipate suffering? I believe the answer lies in his understanding that … Read more

Categories Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture Tags Conflict, Cross, Culture 1 Comment

Follow Attempts at Honesty

Post Series

  • Westminster Shorter Catechism Series
  • Sermon on the Mount Series

Categories

Archives

© 2021 Attempts at Honesty • Built with GeneratePress