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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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The real cost of the win-at-all-costs mentality

Posted on September 21, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

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In America we like people and teams who win. We like winners, but what does the win-at-all-costs really cost us? Can we afford to continue down that tunnel?

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Thoughts on the third commandment

The third of the Ten Commandments says this: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 (ESV) Growing up, this commandment was considered satisfied as long as a person didn’t use the words, “God,” […]

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Does the church bring freedom or coercion?

The church is sometimes charged with using coercion to bring people into conformity with the Bible. Is this true? How should we respond?

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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.

A Christmas Wish

It is Christmas Eve as I write this post. I am hoping that all who subscribe to Attempts at Honesty are well in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. While I suspect that the crisis has been sensationalized by news outlets, it is a very real problem that has changed all of our lives. How […]

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Discussion question – How do you avoid information overload?

With the amount of information available to us the potential for overload has increased dramatically. How do you deal with the volume and avoid overload?

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