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Attempts at Honesty

Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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Gutenberg, Google and the Church

Posted on June 8, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Gutenberg could not have imagined the speed of communication today. The church has the opportunity to use this speed to proclaim the Gospel.

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture, Social Media Tagged With: Church, Google, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Online Communities, Social Networking, Twitter

When to use the delete key

Posted on January 11, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Twitter, Facebook, blogs and other communication tools enhance the speed of disseminating thoughts and information. The question I ask myself this morning is how do I determine what is worth communicating? Is there a test which determines when the delete key should be used? I believe that Paul gives us such a test in 1 […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: communication, Facebook, Google, Love, Online Communities, Social Networking, Twitter

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Weakness and Fear?

Church people, are we looking for leaders that trust God and are looking to Him for guidance? Are we looking for leaders who acknowledge their dependence upon God? Are we looking for leaders who will demonstrate what it looks like to walk in complete dependence?

Going after false idols

Too often the church seeks acceptance by becoming like the surrounding culture and ends up making inappropriate compromises. When we do this, we are trading what is of value for that which holds no value. It is like trading a bar of gold for a used Happy Meal toy.

Power and authority in the church – Choose who is in control

Herod was giving an opportunity to choose to submit to the ultimate authority. Similarly, church leaders must choose who is in control. Some choose well and others badly. The choice has serious consequences.

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We Are Designed by God to Create, Build and Accomplish

The drive for acheivment is a good thing if it is in obedience to the two great commands given us by Jesus. That drive is God-given and is part of what it means to be created in his image.

A leadership lesson from Moses

Moses asked God for help in leading the people of Israel.  70 men were assigned to provide that help, as told in Numbers 11:24-30. The newly recruited helpers were to appear before the tent of meeting and receive a portion of the spirit that was upon Moses. The sign that they received this spirit was […]

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