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iMonk: There are still doors in Christendom where truth needs to be nailed

From a classic Michael Spencer post. May, 2008 There are some places that Christians will allow you to stand up and say “the sermon is pop psych” or “I’m not a young earth creationist” or “why do we act like we just invented Christianity this year?” What a gift it is to be able toContinue reading “iMonk: There are still doors in Christendom where truth needs to be nailed”

Saturday Ramblings 5.4.13

Greetings, fellow ramblers. Your Chief Rambler, the abbot of this abbey, has returned from his venture to the Buckeye state to serenade his father on the occasion of said dad’s 80th birthday. Cake was consumed with joy unspeakable and full of glory. You know, it is still only 762 miles from my driveway to myContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 5.4.13”

Respectful Conversation Project Begins

The first series of posts are up in Harold Heie’s Respectful Conversation project about “American Evangelicalism: Present Conditions, Future Possibilities.” Here are the specific posts: Topic #1: Evangelicalism and the Broader Christian Tradition, by Harold Heie Evangelical Identity and the Broader Christian Tradition, by Peter Enns Evangelicalism – and the Renewal of Christianity, by Amos YongContinue reading “Respectful Conversation Project Begins”

Review: Does Jesus Really Love Me?

Editor’s note: I am always after Adam Palmer to write for us, as he has insights I seldom hear from any other. Unfortunately, AP is a freelance writer who is in great demand, so I don’t often get him to write for free for us. A few days ago he approached me to ask ifContinue reading “Review: Does Jesus Really Love Me?”

Robert Webber on The Theology of Evangelism in the Early Church

The late Robert Webber is best known for his writings on worship, but he thought and wrote about many areas of church life, seeking an ancient-future way forward in the post-modern age in which we live. One of his last projects was called Journey to Jesus. It represents his attempt to adapt for today’s congregations theContinue reading “Robert Webber on The Theology of Evangelism in the Early Church”

Midweek Monkery 5/1/13

NEW FEATURE! Hey, your Chaplain understands that the weeks get long. You make it to Wednesday morning and you’re starting to feel weary. As MacDonald’s used to say, you deserve a break today, and I am ready to oblige. Over the course of a week, I run across so many funny things that I wouldContinue reading “Midweek Monkery 5/1/13”

A Structured Gospel

“Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you.” (Mt. 28:18-20, MSG) “I am Jesus, the One you’re hunting down. I want youContinue reading “A Structured Gospel”

The Christian Monist on Celestial Dissatisfaction

Note from CM: One of the blogs I turn to regularly is The Christian Monist. J. Michael Jones always writes interesting and insightful posts, and I want to pass one of them on to you today. Some day I will do some writing about Woody Allen, who has been one of my favorite writers andContinue reading “The Christian Monist on Celestial Dissatisfaction”

Nadia Bolz-Weber: A table in the presence of my enemies

Note from CM: I love it when I hear or read a sermon that stops me in my tracks and wakes me up to the radical love and grace of God in Jesus Christ. Like a bucket of cold water in the face, Nadia Bolz-Weber’s sermon from Good Shepherd Sunday (after a very disturbing weekContinue reading “Nadia Bolz-Weber: A table in the presence of my enemies”

As I Have Loved You…

When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will lookContinue reading “As I Have Loved You…”