Another Look: My Own Desert Places They cannot scare me with their empty places Between stars — on stars where no human race is. I have it in me so much nearer home To scare myself with my own desert places. • Robert Frost, “Desert Places” One temptation is to think the wilderness is withoutContinue reading “Another Look: My Own Desert Places”
Yearly Archives: 2020
What a strange strange week!
What a strange, strange week I’ve had. I must say I am feeling a little discombobulated. Let me start with end of the week and work my way backwards. I think you will find a few engaging tidbits, so be sure to read to the end. First, the picture is of a Chokecherry tree. IfContinue reading “What a strange strange week!”
Losing Is Winning
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always beingContinue reading “Losing Is Winning”
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 25, 2020 — Satire Edition
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 25, 2020 Satire Edition • • • FIRST…you didn’t think we’d forget the BEST news of the week, did you? BASEBALL IS BACK!!! With a commitment to promoting social justice for black lives. Bringing joy that can’t be contained! We are very excited for the first game of theContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 25, 2020 — Satire Edition”
Don’t rush through where Christians fear to tread
Someone I greatly respect recently posted the following on Facebook. It’s a short word about lament. I’ve been saying we live in circumstances appropriate for the practice of lament prayer, so I was glad someone is writing about it. However, when I read this friend’s word, I had mixed feelings. I agreed with his mainContinue reading “Don’t rush through where Christians fear to tread”
The State of Faith and Science at Internet Monk
The State of Faith and Science at Internet Monk We are now more than halfway through the year 2020. I want to take stock of the status of faith and science and my desire to blog about them to encourage Christians, particularly Evangelicals, to adhere to sound science. When I started blogging about these issuesContinue reading “The State of Faith and Science at Internet Monk”
A letter to a friend from exile
Dear friend, At long last I write back. Forgive the delay. You ask, “What are you thinking lately?” To be honest, I feel my capacity to think about much in recent days has been greatly diminished. I’ve gotten overwhelmed by the numbing, unchanging situation that has hung on and on like a fog that justContinue reading “A letter to a friend from exile”
Let’s Review: Some basic concepts at Internet Monk (2) — Wilderness Journey
Let’s Review Some basic concepts at Internet Monk (2) — Wilderness Journey We are reviewing some basic concepts that have taken hold over the years here at Internet Monk. Most were introduced by the blog’s founder, Michael Spencer. Others come from Chaplain Mike, with thanks to friends and partners who have contributed. Since I, ChaplainContinue reading “Let’s Review: Some basic concepts at Internet Monk (2) — Wilderness Journey”
Covid-19 and the future of Church – Part 3
I wanted to draw your attention to a couple of comments made on my post last week that I think were significant. One was left after much of the discussion had concluded, so you may not have seen it. Robert F. commented: I miss congregational worship somewhat, but the practice of daily compline devotions thatContinue reading “Covid-19 and the future of Church – Part 3”
Sunday with Michael Spencer: How J.I. Packer influenced Michael’s spiritual journey
Note from CM: In tribute to J.I. Packer, who died last week, we present this post from Michael Spencer about his spiritual journey, and how Packer’s book Knowing God played a pivotal role. • • • Sunday with Michael Spencer From “Jesus, the Glory of the Christian Journey” (2009) I can’t speak for anyone else,Continue reading “Sunday with Michael Spencer: How J.I. Packer influenced Michael’s spiritual journey”
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