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Thoughts on the upcoming election

Posted on October 18, 2016 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Election 2016

For the first time in my adult life, I don’t like either candidate that the major parties have put forward for the office of President of the United States. I see more harm than good coming from either candidate being elected to that office. I wish we could have a do-over for the primary elections, but alas we cannot.

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: Clinton, Donald, election, Hillary, Nero, Trump

Maybe true but hardly helpful

Posted on February 24, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 12 Comments

Helfpul

I tend to hang with people who subscribe to reformed theology, which emphasizes the sovereignty of God over his creation. This should not be too surprising given that I attend a PCA church. But one of the struggles that I have with such people is that sometimes truth is given in a way that is hardly helpful.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: elect, election, helpful, reformed, theology, Truth

On the Church and politics

Posted on November 7, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Politics

Whether you are elated or depressed about the result of the election, it is good to keep in mind that politics cannot solve the problems we face. The church is not, nor should it be a political institution.

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: democrat, election, politcs, republican

Daniel and regime change – A call for perspective

Posted on September 26, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

Daniel and the lions

Daniel is an example to us of one who was steadfast in the midst of social and political turmoil. In this election season we can learn from him.

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On those who have walked away

Honesty demands that we admit our struggles to work out our faith. Real faith is at times a gritty mess and we all face difficult times. My experience is that God remains faithful even when we are faithless, as Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 2:13. Feeling doubt and even expressing doubt does not automatically disqualify someone from being relationship with God.

On Selective Denouncement

The author of Hebrews says this about Jesus: “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” Hebrews 1:9, ESV One thing we should keep in mind as church leaders is our tendency to be selective in the things we denounce. I […]

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Life as an ambassador

It is the role of the ambassador to represent a government or king while traveling in a foreign country. Sometimes the ambassador has to represent his king in an environment that is difficult or hostile.

Meek and humble?

Can we please have a little bit more of the Apostle Paul and a little less of the flashy, hip, bringer of sermonettes? Can we have the humble servant instead of the CEO? Can we have a shepherd and not a vision caster?

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