THE INTERNET MONK SATURDAY BRUNCH ”It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week.” Thanks, Cubbies… The Chicago Cubs lost the final game of the National League Championship Series Thursday night to the LAContinue reading “The IM Saturday Brunch: October 21, 2017”
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iMonk Classic: Sin to Spite the Devil
From 2004. “Whenever the devil harasses you, seek the company of men or drink more, or joke and talk nonsense, or do some other merry thing. Sometimes we must drink more, sport, recreate ourselves, and even sin a little to spite the devil, so that we leave him no place for troubling our consciences withContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Sin to Spite the Devil”
Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes! Chapter 2- Opening God’s Two Books
Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes Chapter 2- Opening God’s Two Books By Denis O. Lamoureux As Denis’ military tour of duty came to an end he was faced with several opportunities; one of which was the military would pay for his medical school for him to become a dentist. A nice deal ending inContinue reading “Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes! Chapter 2- Opening God’s Two Books”
Reformation 500: Christ Present in Faith
May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. • 2 Peter 1:2-3 • • • To follow up on yesterday’s post,Continue reading “Reformation 500: Christ Present in Faith”
Reformation 500: Luther vs. the Protestants
Indeed, the most serious challenges in Luther’s theology may be to the Protestant tradition. • Phillip Cary • • • In this month of commemorating the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, you would do well to check out the interesting article at First Things by Phillip Cary, Scholar-in-Residence at the Templeton HonorsContinue reading “Reformation 500: Luther vs. the Protestants”
The Bible: An Ongoing Dialogue
In short, the very creation of Scripture stemmed from an ongoing dialogue between God and God’s people, and of God’s people with one another, as they sought to know God and God’s workings in the world and faithfully to respond to God’s call. • Karl Allen Kuhn. Having Words With God: The Bible As ConversationContinue reading “The Bible: An Ongoing Dialogue”
18th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week
(Click on picture for larger image) Craig Smith comments on todays cantata, Gott soll allein mein Herze haben (God shall have my heart, BWV 169). After the first two cantata cycles in Leipzig, Bach became discouraged with the level of players and singers at his disposal. More and more frequently he wrote prominent parts in hisContinue reading “18th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week”
Saturday Brunch, October 14, 2017: Random Edition
Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Ready for some brunch? You know what I really love about a good restaurant brunch? Well, one thing is that you can eat as much as you want and no-one cares. It’s not like lunch. You can’t order two sandwiches for lunch. You can get a side (chips,Continue reading “Saturday Brunch, October 14, 2017: Random Edition”
Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians — Friends in the Gospel (conclusion)
Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel Study Seventeen (conclusion): The Last Thing to Say to Friends • • • Philippians 4:10-23, JB Phillips NT It has been a great joy to me that after all this time you have shown such interest in my welfare. I don’t mean that you had forgotten me,Continue reading “Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians — Friends in the Gospel (conclusion)”
Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes! Chapter 1- Trapped in Either/Or Thinking
Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes Chapter 1- Trapped in Either/Or Thinking By Denis O. Lamoureux We are going to blog through the new book by frequent Biologos contributor Denis Lamoureux entitled, Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes! The title refers to the book by creationist author Duane Gish, “Evolution: The Fossils Say No”, which hadContinue reading “Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes! Chapter 1- Trapped in Either/Or Thinking”
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