First posted in 2012 Marge died today. A petite, pretty octogenarian, she had been wandering in the world of Alzheimer dementia for many years. I’ve known her for a few of those years, at least I’ve known the lady who rarely sat still, who moved continually from one place to another, looking out the windows,Continue reading “Another Look: Joe and Marge”
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Genesis: Where It All Begins (1)
Note from CM: I’d like to devote Tuesdays to some meditations on Genesis for awhile. It has been in studying the Hebrew Bible, and Genesis in particular, that I have come to appreciate a much more “Jewish” sense of the biblical story than much Christian theology acknowledges. N.T. Wright has done the same in theContinue reading “Genesis: Where It All Begins (1)”
Monday with Michael Spencer: Some thoughts about the institution
If you look at the church throughout time, cultures and history, I believe you will conclude there are three aspects to the church. (Consider this semi-original with me.) The church is a movement started by Jesus; a culture crossing, church planting movement that proclaims the Gospel in the power of the Spirit. This movement takesContinue reading “Monday with Michael Spencer: Some thoughts about the institution”
Sunday with Ron Rolheiser: 10 Major Faith Struggles Today
Sunday with Ron Rolheiser 10 Major Faith Struggles Today This is from a few years ago, but I think it still stands up and warrants our attention, contemplation, and discussion on a Sunday. However you decide to participate today, I hope that your contribution will be personal. That is, I would like for us toContinue reading “Sunday with Ron Rolheiser: 10 Major Faith Struggles Today”
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018 From AOL: Who says this isn’t a great country? What could be better than a 104 year-old WWII veteran throwing out the first pitch for the Memphis Redbirds, triple-A affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals. From the New York Times: For many reasons we’ve been hearing aContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018”
Made in Canada, eh? “Respect” and a Summer Jobs Program
This is somewhat old news, but a story that Internet Monk readers may find interesting. The government of Canada had a complaint they had to deal with: If they were as committed to women’s rights as they claimed, then why were they allowing grant money for summer jobs to go to funding graphic protests atContinue reading “Made in Canada, eh? “Respect” and a Summer Jobs Program”
Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download
Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download We are reviewing the book, Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona, subtitled Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Today we look at Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith:Continue reading “Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download”
Independence Day 2018: The New Colossus
Independence Day 2018 The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; herContinue reading “Independence Day 2018: The New Colossus”
Brueggemann: On taking a route other than our zeal or certitude
Note from CM: Friends, I thought this a good follow-up to yesterday’s discussion about my “both/and” perspective on things. • • • Not many of us need advice about what to do with our life. Not many of us want such advice either. We may not agree on what to do, but most of usContinue reading “Brueggemann: On taking a route other than our zeal or certitude”
Just in case you’re wondering…I’m a both/and person
I am a both/and kind of person. This is a rather uncomfortable place to be in today’s polarized world. I know there are more of us out there, but our voices are getting drowned out by partisans and tribalists. At any rate, I thought I might list some of the ways (peculiar perhaps) that IContinue reading “Just in case you’re wondering…I’m a both/and person”
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