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The LORD and the LORD alone is my shepherd

July 26, 2012 by Mark McIntyre

Human leaders will fail us, no matter how good their intentions. Psalm 23 reminds us that God alone is the shepherd that will care for us no matter what.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags church leader, Lord, pastor, shepherd 7 Comments

Character, darkness and secrets revealed

June 5, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Mask

Character is doing the right thing even when no-one is looking, yet God always sees and eventually the truth will win out. Stay the course and victory is assured.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Christ, God, Jesu, Lord, Paul Leave a comment

When God makes you wait in the wilderness. . .

September 16, 2014February 11, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Sinai Wilderness

Caleb had to wait 45 years in the wilderness before he would gain the inheritance promised to him. The delay was caused by others’ sin and not his own. He could have spent the time in bitterness and complaint, but it appears that he did not. How?

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Egypt, God, Israel, Lord, Moses 1 Comment

5 R’s for 2012 – A Lesson from the Apostle Paul

July 25, 2012January 16, 2012 by Mark McIntyre

I wanted to choose some verses as a point of emphasis in 2012. I chose Philippians 4:4-8. I see 5 thing which begin with R on which to focus this year.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Christ Jesus, Christianity, God, Jesus, Lord, Paul, Religion and Spirituality 1 Comment

Parasites vs. Producers – From Nebuchadnezzar to Wall Street

July 29, 2012January 2, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Paracites

There have always been human parasites. God hates injustice and the church needs to know that parasites gather around political power.

Categories Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture Tags Bible, Christian, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord, Nebuchadnezzar, Old Testament, Wall Street Leave a comment

Living in the Not Yet

May 21, 2019January 4, 2011 by Mark McIntyre
Not Yet

There are many places in Scripture where the phrase “how long, oh Lord” is expressed. This phrase exhibits a longing for change and protection. As I listen to news of the day I connect with this sentiment. There is much in our world that appears out of control and evil seems to win the day … Read more

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Christ, Christianity, God, Jesus, Lord, prayer, Religion & Spirituality 2 Comments

Abandoned by God – 1 Samuel 15:35

July 31, 2012November 30, 2010 by Mark McIntyre

1 Samuel 15:35 (ESV) 35 And Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul. And the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel. Saul had abandoned God and as a result, God abandons Saul. Someone once said that we have two options which … Read more

Categories Bible Reflection Tags English Standard Version, God, Israel, Jesus, Lord, Samuel, Saul Leave a comment

The Low Whisper

July 31, 2012November 22, 2010 by Mark McIntyre

God is not a bully who badgers people into submission to his will. He is a gentleman who patiently woos the object of his love. He speaks in a gentle and quiet whisper, drawing people to himself.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Facebook, God, Good News, Gospel, Jesus, Lord, Social Media, Twitter 2 Comments
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