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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Branded by Grace: a reaction to Les Miserables

Posted on January 4, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

In the recently released movie, Les Misérables, two characters were touched by Grace and were not the same as a result. It was almost as though God put a brand upon them. They were branded by Grace.

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: branding, Grace, Javert, Jean Valjean, Les Misérables, movie

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Church Wound

Church wounds run deep

Recently I received an invitation from a missionary friend to a meeting to share the results from a recent trip. The event will be hosted by a church we previously attended. While I would like to support my friend, I am not welcome to attend any event at that church. I had to decline the invitation because of where it is […]

Scarlet Oak

Like growing oak trees

If you are a church leader and you are frustrated with how fast growth is taking place in your church, think of an oak tree. They do not grow fast, but they are strong. If you are a small group leader or Sunday School teacher, think of that oak which slowly absorbs the nutrients and water and grows as a result.

Shame on you

Truth – the antidote to shame

Christians are to be followers of the Truth. Truth dispels shame and as a result, shame should not be a part of any church culture.

Handshake

The Ministry of Reconciliation – We Can Do Better

17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:17–18 NASB) Having grown up in the church, I […]

More Righteous

More righteous than the Pharisees?

Jesus states we must be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. How is this possible? Why would Jesus say this?

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