Filled with Passionate Intensity By Damaris Zehner Does anyone else cringe when they hear the over-used word “passion”? “What’s your passion?” — “I have a passion for — something.” — “I’m so passionate about that.” I don’t think these people know what they’re really saying. Bear with me here. I’m launching into a history ofContinue reading “Fridays with Damaris: Another Look – Filled with Passionate Intensity”
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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 2.
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 2 • • • Fat. Nerdy. Bullied. I think it is hard to overestimate how much these early life experiences influence us, even all our lives. That needContinue 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 2.”
Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians – Friends in the Gospel (4)
Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel Study Four 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. ✥ Here, then,Continue reading “Ordinary Time Bible Study: Philippians – Friends in the Gospel (4)”
Another Look: If You Are Not Afraid, You Are Not Human
Hello. My name is Mike, and I am afraid. I am afraid of life, and I am afraid of life’s end. I am afraid of being alone, and I am afraid of being with people. I am afraid of hatred and I am afraid of love. Truth and beauty frighten me even as I delightContinue reading “Another Look: If You Are Not Afraid, You Are Not Human”
Another Look: Perfect Love
…No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously. …If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? …In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you. • From Matt.Continue reading “Another Look: Perfect Love”
4th Sunday after Trinity: Sermon and Cantata of the Week
Today, I am preaching at our first church, in East Dover, Vermont. For today’s Sunday post, I include the text of my message along with a fitting and delightful aria from Bach’s cantata, “Merciful Heart of Eternal Love” (BWV 185). • • • SERMON: Friends in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11) Thirty-nine years ago, I wasContinue reading “4th Sunday after Trinity: Sermon and Cantata of the Week”
The IM Saturday Brunch: July 8, 2017 — Random Thoughts 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.” This is a random thoughts edition of our Saturday Brunch. I will simply be passing on some of the curious thingsContinue reading “The IM Saturday Brunch: July 8, 2017 — Random Thoughts Edition”
Fridays with Damaris: Another Look – How We Become Human
How We Become Human By Damaris Zehner I know, as a tenet of my faith, that Jesus’ incarnation, death, and resurrection somehow have set me free from death and given me new life. I know that God says that he will take away my heart of stone and give me a heart of flesh. ButContinue reading “Fridays with Damaris: Another Look – How We Become Human”
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 1.
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 1. • • • Back on April 17 of this year, Pete Enns hosted Mike McHargue on his podcast: B4NP Podcast Episode 5: “That Topic that Isn’t GoingContinue 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 1.”
Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel (3)
Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel Study Three 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. ✥ In grammarContinue reading “Ordinary Time Bible Study Philippians: Friends in the Gospel (3)”
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