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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.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Daniel, election, regime

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A prayer for today

Our faith is not in the church organization but in the Head of the church, Jesus Christ. He has remained faithful to us even when our faith has waivered.

You have left your first love

If we love the one who gives the perfect example of unapologetically standing for the truth of Scripture while at the same time demonstrating love for those he encountered, then we will constantly seek to follow his example and “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15)

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God with us

A friend of mine who is a pastor sometimes says that he has no problem thinking that God has included him as part of the group plan, but he does have a hard time connecting with the thought that God has loved and included him as an individual. I can very much relate to this […]

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