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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

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A Tale of Two Cities

A tale of two cities

In one city Jesus did no miracle other than tell a woman about her past. In the other cities Jesus delivered a demon possessed man in a spectacular manner. It is interesting to note that where Jesus did no miracle, he was received and the people believed. In the other they could not wait to get Jesus to leave them alone.

Abe Lincoln Made Yoke

Bars of wood to bars of iron

But are we any happier as a society? Have the new-found freedoms brought personal peace? Based on the angry rhetoric from those who most loudly proclaim freedom from limits, I struggle to see that we are indeed happier.

Grace in Diversity

Witnessing the grace of God

Would someone who visited your home or church walk away rejoicing that the grace of God was on display?

On rationalization of sin

Perhaps the story of Achan in the book of Joshua makes us uncomfortable because we share in this sin. It is only by grace that we do not end up under a heap of stones.

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