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The Mystery Of A Lost Generation

I read two very interesting articles on CNN.com this week. One told of how more of those under the age of 30 are expressing doubt in the existence of God than ever before. The other was a story of the Clergy Project, an effort to help those pastors who want to come out of theContinue reading “The Mystery Of A Lost Generation”

Midweek Tidbits (6/13/12)

1. So, I go to Christian Post, and John Piper’s message this week is, “Did the Death of Jesus Accomplish Anything for the Non-Elect?” He begins by saying,“It’s amazing how frequently that question is coming up recently.” Really? What world are these people living in? 2. The more I think about the upcoming presidential election,Continue reading “Midweek Tidbits (6/13/12)”

Another Look: Making Music in the Midst of Chaos

Note from CM: I just realized it has been twenty years since the events in this account took place. To me, what you are about to read is one of the most remarkable stories of my lifetime. As I re-tell this tale of imaginative grace today, may it fill you with wonder as you readContinue reading “Another Look: Making Music in the Midst of Chaos”

Getting the Point

Shaking hands at the door of the sanctuary after the service, the pastor noticed frowns on several of his parishioners’ faces. “I don’t know, pastor,” one man said, pointing an accusing finger at him. “If I were you I’d take a look at Romans 2:1.” When all had gone home for Sunday dinner and heContinue reading “Getting the Point”

IM Book Review: Knowing Darkness

Knowing Darkness: Reflections on Skepticism, Melancholy, Friendship, and God by Addison Hodges Hart Eerdmans, 2009 * * * “In other words, conventional piety is fine so far as it goes, but it doesn’t go very far at all in making sense of the larger mystery enveloping our existence — it has significant limitations where ‘explaining’Continue reading “IM Book Review: Knowing Darkness”

A Prayer of Martin Luther

Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubtContinue reading “A Prayer of Martin Luther”

Signs you may have hit the wall…

You’ve been driving for work so much that you can’t see out the rear window of your car because of all the empty fast-food bags piled up in the back seat. You dream about work…in detail…every night. You are praying more and more passionately. But all your prayers are imprecations aimed at other drivers around you.Continue reading “Signs you may have hit the wall…”

An Introduction To St. Columcille

A while back, I threatened to write about the three patron saints of Ireland, and since I’ve covered St. Patrick and St. Bridget, now it’s time to tell you all about St. Columcille, because his feast day was yesterday, the 9th of June. Some of you may be more familiar with him under the AnglicisedContinue reading “An Introduction To St. Columcille”

Sermon: Jesus, the Stronger Man (Mark 3:20-27)

JESUS, THE STRONGER MAN Sermon by Chaplain Mike Preached June 10, 2012 * * * This past week marked the 68th anniversary of D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944. It was on that day that the Allied forces invaded Europe by crossing the English Channel and landing on the beaches of Normandy. ItContinue reading “Sermon: Jesus, the Stronger Man (Mark 3:20-27)”

My Apologies

I finally had some time to do some maintenance on my end of things here this morning. Normally I just have time to do what has to be done to keep the fire from raging out of control, and sometimes I don’t even do that. (As you know, we’ve been having quite a few problemsContinue reading “My Apologies”