Quarterbacks, kings and the rest of us

Posted on February 1, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Alex Smith is unlikely to play quarterback in the Superbowl this Sunday. What can we learn from the way that Alex has handled his transition from starter to back-up?

A test for idolatry

Even though we do not bow down before any images we may fall into idolatry. I offer some thoughts on how to identify idolatry in our lives.

6 Questions to Ask Before Presuming on Grace

I have had a few discussions lately with people that have struggled with the tension between law and grace. This is not a new question, and the Bible does have some things to say to us as we work out how to navigate through this tension. There are many issues on which the Bible is […]

The Minimalist’s Path to Spirituality

Minimalism is not an encouragement to renounce life as you know it and live out your days as a pauper. It is a call to embrace that which you need to survive comfortably and to release yourself from the rest.

To death and beyond . . .

Perhaps it is only my warped sense of humor, but this strikes me as funny. The Pharisees preferred Lazarus dead rather than have him there to challenge their beliefs. The Pharisees, who thought themselves a light to the nation, could not tolerate the presence of one whose very existence was a critique of their life and practice.

Luther on trouble in the Church

Ministers of the Word, therefore, if they would be counted faithful and prudent on the Day of Christ, out to be very sure that St. Paul did not speak empty words or prophesy of a thing of nought, when he said: “There must be heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made […]

Quarterbacks, kings and the rest of us

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