Monthly Archives: November 2008

Open Thread: Are You Offended?

Here’s an issue that’s bound to have come up in some of your settings, especially if you’ve ever been in an art class or used Biblical art as illustration. Look at this painting of Adam and Eve. (Titian, later Reubens.) It’s a very common illustration of the Adam and Eve story. Are you offended? WhyContinue reading “Open Thread: Are You Offended?”

The IM Weekend File: 11:08:08

Weekend file time! No politics allowed! I’m fascinated by the tendency of a lot of evangelicals to pass the pulpit down father to son. Biblically, it’s nonsensical, but practically it can be the difference between staying afloat or sinking as a ministry. I recently listened to Matt Haggee, John Haggee’s son. Haggee himself has alwaysContinue reading “The IM Weekend File: 11:08:08”

Review: Economic Parables by David Cowan

David Cowan is a Lutheran pastor with a background in journalism and the world of banking and finance. In Economic Parables he brings these life experiences together to write a series of Bible studies built off of the monetary teachings of Jesus found in his parables. Each chapter contains the parable and an extended reflection,Continue reading “Review: Economic Parables by David Cowan”

Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics

It seems that politics and the culture war have dominated posting here at IM recently, which is understandable given recent events. I was ready to go back to talking about something more related to the broader interests of this blog, when I ran across this piece at Patrol Magazine. By the way, if you aren’tContinue reading “Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics”

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #117

Chastened evangelicals need to have a little talk; Rerunning my post-election chapel talk content. One CORRECTION: The Treasury of Daily Prayer uses the ESV. My mistake. Our sponsor is New Reformation Press. Great t-shirts, books and reformation resources. Andrew Peterson Concordia Press Treasury of Daily Prayer The Glory of the Nations: How Common Grace RedeemsContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #117”

iMonk 101: The Tactics of Failure: Why the Culture War Makes Sense to Spiritually Empty Evangelicals

From 2006, this is my diagnosis of why evangelicals are increasingly drawn to the culture war. It’s not, contrary to what the rhetoric wants us to believe, because we have a Jesus shaped mission to the world, caring passionately about the issues Jesus cared about. No, it’s a bit less flattering. I’m suggesting that spirituallyContinue reading “iMonk 101: The Tactics of Failure: Why the Culture War Makes Sense to Spiritually Empty Evangelicals”

Congratulations and Prayers for Our President-Elect, Barack Obama

HT to 22 Words. A wonderfully symbolic illustration. I Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful andContinue reading “Congratulations and Prayers for Our President-Elect, Barack Obama”

Bob is Angry on Election Day

UPDATE: How did Jesus Fight The Culture War? UPDATE II: Why angry Bob is angry? Today being election day, and many of my evangelical friends being in somewhat of a foul mood, for reasons that, as of 12:28 p.m., are suspected and not yet clear, I found myself thinking about a fellow I’ll call Bob.Continue reading “Bob is Angry on Election Day”

Thoughts on “Hell House:” An Evangelicalism Eager To Leave

I just completed watching the documentary Hell House with a group of my advanced Bible students. It’s giving us an opportunity to ask and discuss important issues about our own experiences of Christian evangelism. Several students have participated in Hell Houses, while others find it to be offensive and disturbing. If you don’t know whatContinue reading “Thoughts on “Hell House:” An Evangelicalism Eager To Leave”