Update: I have added another post from Brian Zahnd that Scott Lencke refers to in the comments. There have been a few interesting posts circulating in the ether over the past week. First up to the plate was Carey Nieuwhof last Monday with his astonishing post that nearly half of American churches were experiencingContinue reading “CoVid-19 and the future of Church”
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Richard Beck on God’s Power
Richard Beck on God’s Power From God’s Omnipotence: Part 6, Beyond a Marvel Imagination of Power …[W]hen we speak of God being “all powerful” we should not think of God being the Biggest Power within the universe. God isn’t a superpower. If I could wade into some nerdy waters, an illustration from the Marvel comicContinue reading “Richard Beck on God’s Power”
Thomas Nashe: In Time of Plague
In Time of Plague By Thomas Nashe Adieu, farewell, earth’s bliss; This world uncertain is; Fond are life’s lustful joys; Death proves them all but toys; None from his darts can fly; I am sick, I must die. Lord, have mercy on us! Rich men, trust not in wealth, Gold cannot buy you health; PhysicContinue reading “Thomas Nashe: In Time of Plague”
Wendell Berry: “Work flowerlike”
• Shall we do without hope? Some days there will be none. But now to the dry and dead woods floor they come again, the first flowers of the year, the assembly of the faithful, the beautiful, wholly given to being. And in this long season of machines and mechanical will there have been smallContinue reading “Wendell Berry: “Work flowerlike””
Debunking Conspiracies
Debunking Conspiracies On the BioLogos Forum, Matthew Pevarnik has an article discussing his frustration with conspiracy theories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, especially originating from Christians. He cites an especially egregious piece (found here) where the “minister” has a dream that Dr. Anthony Fauci turns into a “rat”, because… something… something… plot against the president… something… Continue reading “Debunking Conspiracies”
Wednesday with Michael Spencer: “That’s my trash can in the corner, and what you’re smelling is what I finally threw out.”
Wednesday with Michael Spencer That’s my trash can in the corner, and what you’re smelling is what I finally threw out. (2009) I believe what Christians believe. It’s what my life is founded on. My Christian faith is like a map. It tells me where I am, who I am, where I’ve been, where I’mContinue reading “Wednesday with Michael Spencer: “That’s my trash can in the corner, and what you’re smelling is what I finally threw out.””
Another Look – Sad of heart
Easter Monday Another Look: Sad of heart (Luke 24) “They stopped, their faces drawn with misery…” (Luke 24:18). When we meet our friends on the road to Emmaus, we can see that they are sad of heart. Their faces are downcast, their voices hushed, their shoulders slumped. The two are absorbed in a serious conversationContinue reading “Another Look – Sad of heart”
A Jesus Shaped Spirituality for such a time as This
Welcome to my new time slot! I am grateful to Chaplain Mike as it is much easier for me to write on Sunday night for a post on Monday. It gives me time to ruminate about my post throughout the weekend and allows me to better divide my work and personal life (Internet Monk fallsContinue reading “A Jesus Shaped Spirituality for such a time as This”
Easter Sunday 2020
May the risen Christ meet you, as he met Mary, on this blessed Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday 2020: God has been found among the dying and the dead
We sit down with tears And call to you in your tomb Rest gently, gently rest! Rest, you exhausted limbs! Your grave and tombstone For our anguished conscience shall be A pillow that gives peace and comfort And the place where our souls find rest. With the greatest content there our eyes will close inContinue reading “Holy Saturday 2020: God has been found among the dying and the dead”
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