Chris Smith and friends are hosting the Slow Church Conference here in Indy this week, and I know at least one faithful Internet Monk reader who will be attending. I hope to catch up with David, author of yesterday’s post, for some conversation on Saturday. At any rate, Chris’s book will be coming out thisContinue reading ““Slow Church” Article & Book Excerpt”
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Open Forum – April 2, 2014
The other day we invited everyone to the table here at iMonk and set down some simple guidelines for interaction. Today we’ll give you room to have your own conversations. An Open Forum means you get to talk about what is interesting you at the moment. This is your chance to get together with othersContinue reading “Open Forum – April 2, 2014”
David Cornwell: Why Christians Have Children
Moving beyond the obvious, have you given serious thought as to why we have children? What difference does it make that we are Christian? Did you and your spouse discuss this ahead of time? What part in your decision did, or will, the Church make? Does your specific church have any teachings about this, andContinue reading “David Cornwell: Why Christians Have Children”
Internet Monk Table Manners
Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette. – Emily Post * * * Welcome to Internet Monk. This blog, started by Michael Spencer many moons ago, began as a way for Michael to write and express his thoughts about religion, culture, politics, and his own journey, which wouldContinue reading “Internet Monk Table Manners”
Our Life and Witness: Local, Quiet, Pastoral
9 But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another. 10 Indeed, you already show your love for all the believers throughout Macedonia. Even so, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you to love them even more. 11 Make it your goalContinue reading “Our Life and Witness: Local, Quiet, Pastoral”
Saturday Ramblings, March 29, 2014
Hello, imonk family. I hope it is starting to get warm wherever you live. Several of the imonk writers (myself, Chaplain Mike, Lisa Dye, Damaris Zehner and Joe the Plumber) were let out the asylum long enough to meet for breakfast this week. And Pope Francis met with President Obama this week. Of course, the liberalContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings, March 29, 2014”
Ashamed!
Let me be clear. This post is not about homosexuality. This post is not about what the Bible does or does not say about the topic. This post is not about the rightness or wrongness of the decision of World Vision USA to open up employment to those in same-sex marriages. This post is notContinue reading “Ashamed!”
The Real Issue (that no one wants to talk about)
Thanks for a lively discussion. Comments closed. Note: This post contains frank content of a sexual nature. Note 2: This week, the Christian world has been abuzz about the World Vision decision and the reversal of that decision. Tomorrow, Mike Bell will address that issue specifically. Today’s post grows out of some self-examination that cameContinue reading “The Real Issue (that no one wants to talk about)”
Rob Grayson: The Powers Exposed
Note from CM: Today we welcome Rob Grayson, one of our readers from across the pond. Rob is a freelance translator living in the middle of England. He finally pulled his finger out and began blogging last year, and since then he’s barely looked back. He writes on theology and faith in an attempt toContinue reading “Rob Grayson: The Powers Exposed”
Images of Gethsemani – March 2014
Here are a few of the pictures I took at Gethsemani Abbey last weekend. I will be working on putting up some full gallery pages in days to come. Click on thumbnails to see larger images. * * * Images of Gethsemani – March 2014
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