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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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We Are Designed by God to Create, Build and Accomplish

Posted on April 29, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

A man laying brics

The drive for acheivment is a good thing if it is in obedience to the two great commands given us by Jesus. That drive is God-given and is part of what it means to be created in his image.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: build, Creativity, Sin

When art becomes idolatry

Posted on February 7, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 8 Comments

A visit to just about any of the churches in Rome will allow the visitor to see brilliant works of art. Much time and money has been invested in statuary, paintings, mosaics, and marble decor among other artistic delights. There are representations of Biblical scenes and people; there are also statues of former church leaders […]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Creativity, Worship

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When your church becomes cultish

If the leader or leadership of your church speaks ill of people after they leave, then that church is becoming cultish no matter how orthodox the teaching and worship might be.

Working together in ministry – No solo acts

If the entire church body is ministering together in the community, not only will the pastor influence the congregation, the congregation will influence the pastor. When this happens the congregation will “stimulate one another to love and good deeds,” (Hebrews 10:24)

King

Even the King

I am encouraged by the hopeful expectation expressed by David. David expects that deliverance will come, it is only a question of when.

How do we choose our heroes?

Rather than desiring to do big things for God, perhaps we should just focus on being obedient in the small things and let God worry about the rest. We can be encouraged in this obedience by the example of Joseph.

Shepherd vs. Leader

This is, after all, what the word pastor means. A pastor is a shepherd, or at least, is supposed to be a shepherd. Shepherds care for their flock, not just as a group, but as individuals.

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