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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Spelling vs. Writing – A lesson for church leaders

Posted on July 12, 2017 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Can we admit the fact that we like being the one who knows the answer? Can we admit that sometimes we respond with our primary motivation to be admired for our knowledge? After we repent of our pride, we can then seek to be used by God to assist others in drawing into deeper relationship with Jesus.

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: knowledge, question, theology, what, why

Submit a question or topic to Attempts at Honesty

Posted on August 7, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

I would enjoy hearing from you if you have a suggested topic for a post or if you have a question about the Bible or church life.

Filed Under: Commentary Tagged With: question, suggestion

How Long, O Lord?

Posted on October 27, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 14 Comments

God allows us to go through difficult times. He allows us to go through dry times where it feels like our prayers never make it past the ceiling in the room. God allows the knuckleheads to remain in power both in the government and in the church. Often, he leaves us wondering why.

It is in those times when the promise of Jesus begins to bring comfort. He will be with me to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20). To fix our predicament, God came down to be one of us to feel our pain and offer a solution for it. While this may not make the process easier, it should affect the result.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: abandoned, abandonment, question, struggle

Hypothesis, research and faith

Posted on March 12, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 9 Comments

The difference between science and faith is not one of method. The difference is what data are allowed to be considered. You may disagree with the presuppositions, but Christian thinkers follow the same methods of investigation and analysis that scientists follow.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Christendom, Christianity, God, question

Pilate – Asking The Question for the 21st Century

Posted on May 12, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

“What is truth?” is the question that Pilate asked Jesus at the conclusion of his interview. Was this question asked in an effort to push aside what must have been a very uncomfortable meeting? Or, was this a real question, coming from one who had seen and been wounded by the collision of world views […]

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Christianity, Jesus, question, Truth

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