(Click on picture for larger image) • • • Today is the great Christian feast of Pentecost, commemorating King Jesus pouring out the Holy Spirit upon his people. In honor of this great event in salvation history, we present magnificent pieces from two different Bach Pentecost cantatas. The first is the opening Chorus from Cantata BWV 172, “Erschallet,Continue reading “Pentecost: Cantata & Pic of the Week”
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The IM Saturday Brunch, June 3, 2017
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.” A new survey by the Pew Research Center of 18 Eastern and Central European countries, including Russia, has revealed aContinue reading “The IM Saturday Brunch, June 3, 2017”
Fridays with Damaris: Infinity
Infinity By Damaris Zehner You tossed the earth Into the oceans of space Where it floated, glowing Green against blackness. From that tiny impact Ripples circled outward, Reaching warm fingers of water Into the emptiness between the planets, Lifting stars as lightly as Drifting blossoms on their waves. Not even at the farthest reaches OfContinue reading “Fridays with Damaris: Infinity”
Minds, Brains, Souls, and Gods: A Conversation of Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience – Part 4, Chapter 5: Have Benjamin Libet’s Experiments Exploded the Free-Will Myth?
Minds, Brains, Souls, and Gods: A Conversation of Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience – Part 4, Chapter 5: Have Benjamin Libet’s Experiments Exploded the Free-Will Myth? • • • We continue the series on the book, Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods: A Conversation on Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience. Today Part 5, Chapter 5: Have Benjamin Libet’sContinue reading “Minds, Brains, Souls, and Gods: A Conversation of Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience – Part 4, Chapter 5: Have Benjamin Libet’s Experiments Exploded the Free-Will Myth?”
Jesus Ascended — So What?
‘I have set my king on Zion, my holy hill.’ I will tell of the decree of the Lord:He said to me, ‘You are my son; today I have begotten you. • Psalm 2:6-7 Although all the elements of the gospel remain irreducibly vital, Jesus’s reign is the most important stage for us today. •Continue reading “Jesus Ascended — So What?”
J. Michael Jones: A Tumultuous Relationship with the Bride
A Tumultuous Relationship with the Bride By J. Michael Jones An Inherent Church I was born into a family that attended a Southern Baptist church, deep within the hollows of Appalachia. While I’m sure there are a broad spectrum of Baptist church experiences, mine must have been on the shady end, or at least oneContinue reading “J. Michael Jones: A Tumultuous Relationship with the Bride”
Memorial Day: In the Age of Trump and Twitter, A Great American Speech
Note from CM: Today is Memorial Day in the United States. I can think of no better way to honor and memorialize those who have given their lives in service to our country than to re-post this recent brilliant speech that speaks to “the better angels of our nature” as Americans. Here is the full text ofContinue reading “Memorial Day: In the Age of Trump and Twitter, A Great American Speech”
Easter VII: Pic & Cantata of the Week
(Click on picture for larger image) • • • In tribute to the Coptic Christians of Egypt and all Christians being persecuted for their faith today, we present four movements from one of Bach’s cantatas for Easter VII. The text and themes are taken from the Gospel passage, John 15: 26 – 16: 4, inContinue reading “Easter VII: Pic & Cantata of the Week”
The IM Saturday Brunch: Memorial Day 2017 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.” THE HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY IN THE U.S. From PBS.org Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decoratingContinue reading “The IM Saturday Brunch: Memorial Day 2017 Edition”
Fridays with Damaris: The Surrounding Fields
The Surrounding Fields By Damaris Zehner The house where I live is on a three-acre square of land. One side of the square faces a barely paved county road; the other three are surrounded by farm fields owned by a farmer who lives nearby. My family enjoys this setting. It’s quiet. The nearest traffic isContinue reading “Fridays with Damaris: The Surrounding Fields”
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