Note from CM: Before I started writing for Internet Monk, Michael Spencer asked me to do an interview about Evangelicals and Pastoral Care for the Dying. I’m working on some upcoming posts about using the Bible in ministry and pastoral care, and in preparation I thought it might be good to revisit this seminal discussion. •Continue reading “Another Look: The IM Interview with Chaplain Mike (1)”
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6th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week
(Click on picture for larger image) • • • Today we feature Bach’s quintessential “Lutheran” cantata, “Es ist das Heil uns kommen her,” (Salvation has come to us, BWV 9). The gossamer sound of the opening movement disguises the fact that this cantata is the locus classicus of Lutheran fervor in all of Bach’s work,Continue reading “6th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week”
The IM Saturday Brunch: July 22, 2017 — Summer Pleasures Edition
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.” SUMMER PLEASURES Today around the Brunch table, I’d like to have a discussion about the good ol’ summertime. Though I’mContinue reading “The IM Saturday Brunch: July 22, 2017 — Summer Pleasures Edition”
Friday with Michael Spencer: Some “Culture” Quotes
Note from CM: In the light of another wave of evangelical culture war angst regarding the LGBTQ discussion, I thought a few direct and common sense thoughts from Michael Spencer might be in order today. • • • Picking and Choosing the Sins We Hate Where I live, our community is ravaged by poverty. VisibleContinue reading “Friday with Michael Spencer: Some “Culture” Quotes”
Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science. A review of the book by Mike “Science Mike” McHargue. Part 3.
Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science • Part 3 • • • For 2 years Mike maintained a façade that he was still a Christian. Why did he do that? Both Christian and atheist might be tempted to view Mike contemptuously for his cowardly duplicity. Continue reading “Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science. A review of the book by Mike “Science Mike” McHargue. Part 3.”
Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians – Friends in the Gospel (5)
Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel Study Five Note: When passages are quoted at the beginning of new sections, I will be using The Message translation because of its conversational, friendly tone. You can compare this version with others, as well as have access to Gordon Fee’s commentary, at Bible Gateway. ✥ Paul’s primaryContinue reading “Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians – Friends in the Gospel (5)”
The More Things Change…
The More Things Change… 300 years ago this week… One of my favorite pieces of classical music has an interesting political background. In fact, it’s an early 18th century example of a politician using the “media” to advance his own popularity and diss his opponent. Tom Huizenga told the story yesterday on NPR’s program, AllContinue reading “The More Things Change…”
Daniel Grothe: Eugene and Me — What I Learned from the Man Behind The Message
Note from CM: Thanks to our friend Daniel Grothe for sending me this. He is the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs and blogs at Edging into the Mysteries. You all know that Eugene Peterson is my most beloved pastoral hero and mentor, and I appreciate this piece from another who has learnedContinue reading “Daniel Grothe: Eugene and Me — What I Learned from the Man Behind The Message”
5th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week
(Click on picture for larger image) • • • Today, we present an aria from one of Bach’s cantatas for Trinity 5: “Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden” (Behold I will send out many fishers, BWV 88). Schweitzer captures the setting of this aria: “”In the 1st mvt Bach sees before him the Lake of Gennesareth, onContinue reading “5th Sunday after Trinity: Pic & Cantata of the Week”
Saturday Brunch, July 15, 2017
Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Ready for some brunch? I think we should start with some light fare, move to more substantial offerings, and end with some sweetness. What do you think? [Actually, that question is entirely rhetorical. The post is already written, and you can’t do one thing about it. Unless retro-causalityContinue reading “Saturday Brunch, July 15, 2017”
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