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iMonk Classic: An Appetite for Fanaticism

Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Undated From CM: In the light of yesterday’s video post and discussion, I thought it appropriate to dig out some of Michael Spencer’s thoughts on religious enthusiasm. * * * An Appetite for Fanaticism: Is there something wrong with saying “You’ve gone too far”? It occurred to me thisContinue reading “iMonk Classic: An Appetite for Fanaticism”

Open Mic: Signs and Wonders Camp

I’m pretty much speechless about this one. So I’m turning it over to the iMonk community for discussion and debate. * * *

Classic iMonk Quotes from 2005

Today, some significant snippets from the writings of Michael Spencer, mined from the 2005 Archives. * * * On how theology must lead to reality While discussing the doctrine of election the other day, I asked BHT fellow Bill a version of the following question: “If you were able to follow Jesus for the threeContinue reading “Classic iMonk Quotes from 2005”

Daniel Jepsen on “Promethean Faith”

Promethean Faith by Daniel Jepsen * * * I saw the SF movie Prometheus last week. I won’t review it or summarize it here except to note that it featured a creature far rarer than aliens in Hollywood’s universe: a practicing Christian. She is even portrayed in a positive light, and is, in fact, somethingContinue reading “Daniel Jepsen on “Promethean Faith””

iMonk Classic: The Boat in the Backyard

Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer originally published June 2006 From CM: This is one story I always think about around Father’s Day. Thank you, Michael. * * * When I was twelve years old, my father bought a small aluminum boat, just enough for two people to use for fishing in the local lakes.Continue reading “iMonk Classic: The Boat in the Backyard”

Evening Psalm

God, our Upholder, how vast is your signature over all the earth. It reflects your glory in the heavens. From the mouth of infants and nurslings you have made a foundation of strength—to oppose those who oppose you, to bring the enemy and person of vengeance to a halt. When I behold your name inContinue reading “Evening Psalm”

Morning Psalm

God, you are for us a strength and shelter—in times of affliction, you are found everywhere we look. And so we won’t be afraid at changes of the earth, when mountains tumble into the heart of the sea or waters rage with tumultuous froth; the peaks quake in awe of your presence. Selah. A river—itsContinue reading “Morning Psalm”

Saturday Ramblings 6.16.12

Greetings, iMonks! Happy day before Father’s Day. Before you begin cleaning the grill, putting up the croquet set, and stringing the hammock between trees for dear old dad, why don’t we whip up a tasty batch of Saturday Ramblings? If you are new here, this is InternetMonk.com. Dot Com. If Craig Groeschel and LifeChurch.tv haveContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 6.16.12”

Why Is the Gospel of John so Different?

First Things First Restoring the Gospel to Primacy in the Church Part Six: — Why Is the Gospel of John so Different? • • • “The last of the four Gospels appears among the rest in a manner reminiscent of the appearance of Melchizedek to Abraham: “without father, without mother, without genealogy” (Heb. 7:3). EverythingContinue reading “Why Is the Gospel of John so Different?”

Another Look: Our Dangerous God

Nearly five years ago a friend of mine stepped forward in our Sunday morning service to share a message he had wrestled with for weeks. It was not a message he was excited to share, but knew that God was compelling him to do so. The word he shared that morning changed my life. GodContinue reading “Another Look: Our Dangerous God”