Author Archives: Chaplainmike

Allen Krell: “No simple theological vocabulary has answers to the complexities of my own situation”

Note from CM: Today we feature two updates by good friends of Internet Monk. We begin with Allen Krell, whose blog carries this descriptive subtitle: “I am on a spiritual journey, looking through Christian history as I search for the common church.” Many of us identify wholly with his sense that the Church is broaderContinue reading “Allen Krell: “No simple theological vocabulary has answers to the complexities of my own situation””

The Homily

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5, ESV). When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon,Continue reading “The Homily”

A Perspective on Canadian Healthcare

It seems like everyone from everywhere has been chiming in on healthcare issues, so I thought I would add a Canadian perspective.  I have read a number of comments about Canadian care which have not been overly accurate, so I thought I would help set the record straight as much as I am able.  IContinue reading “A Perspective on Canadian Healthcare”

Vision Forum Ministries to Close

In an announcement on their website, Vision Forum Ministries, the nonprofit ministry headed by Doug Phillips, has announced that it has closed. Phillips recently admitted being unfaithful in his marriage and resigned his position of leadership at VF. Here’s the statement: In light of the serious sins which have resulted in Doug Phillips’s resignation fromContinue reading “Vision Forum Ministries to Close”

Are We More Gracious than God?

 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8, NRSV Love…keeps no record of being wronged. – 1 Corinthians 13:5, NLT * * * This is not meant as a formal theological analysis of the meaning of the atonement. It’s more like street-level questioning ofContinue reading “Are We More Gracious than God?”

Mike Bird: N.T. Wright and Michael Kruger on Healthcare

Note from CM: Thanks to Michael Bird for sharing this article with us. Bird, an Australian Bible scholar, is Lecturer in Theology at Ridley Melbourne College of Mission and Ministry. His new, well-regarded book is Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction, and Scot McKnight has begun blogging about it at Jesus Creed. Mike blogsContinue reading “Mike Bird: N.T. Wright and Michael Kruger on Healthcare”

Shameful, Ridiculous, and Cruel

On Monday, Veterans Day, we ran a post that, it is hoped, caused us to think more perceptively, compassionately, and realistically about matters related to war and military service and have a thoughtful conversation. Today, another conversation came to my attention on the same topic that could not be more shameful and ridiculous. Furthermore, itContinue reading “Shameful, Ridiculous, and Cruel”