Oh Peyton, we are going to miss you. As we in Indianapolis mourn the departure of Peyton Manning, we here at Internet Monk wondered if Jesus might have an opinion about it. Then we found this conversation from last fall, when our Colts were getting their brains beat out with Peyton on the sidelines. AsContinue reading “Peyton Manning, Frontman”
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Another Look: Surd Evil, Serpents, and the Cosmic Battle
By Chaplain Mike NOTE FROM CM: In the light of last week’s tragedies and some of our discussions, today we present an important post I first wrote two year ago. I have updated a few sentences and brought some of my comments up to date, but it is basically the same piece. I consider itContinue reading “Another Look: Surd Evil, Serpents, and the Cosmic Battle”
Abraham in the Wilderness
Lent 2012: A Journey Through the Wilderness Abraham in the Wilderness The story of Abraham and Isaac was on the lectionary this past Sunday. It’s an appalling story. We aren’t told how Abraham felt when he was commanded to sacrifice his hope in God’s promise. But we can assume that he entered the wilderness notContinue reading “Abraham in the Wilderness”
Music For Lent
Lent 2012: A Journey through the Wilderness Music for lent As we journey through this Lenten season, we need some company for the road. I’d like to recommend some books and a movie or two. But this morning we’ll look at an album to keep us company in this time in the wilderness. First ofContinue reading “Music For Lent”
Lost
Lent 2012: A Journey through the Wilderness Lost (David Cornwell) Photos by David Cornwell Have you ever been lost in an actual physical wilderness? I have—sort of. The place is a an environmental research center not far from my home. It’s a protected wetland environment, along with peat bogs, prairie and savanna restorations, and woods.Continue reading “Lost”
OTD: Obsessed with Tornadoes Disorder
UPDATE: I am closing comments. I think we’ve talked enough at this time. In the meantime, please read the post by my friend John Armstrong that is much more sympathetic to John Piper, who is his friend, but nonetheless critical of his theological approach. Here is a key statement in John’s post: ‘What I believeContinue reading “OTD: Obsessed with Tornadoes Disorder”
How CCM Sanitizes the Wilderness
Last year, I did a brief series on the seasons of spiritual experience. One of those seasons we called, “Disorientation.” This is another way of describing what it is like to be in the wilderness. In that post I wrote about the kinds of songs we can sing as God’s people to accurately reflect ourContinue reading “How CCM Sanitizes the Wilderness”
Waste and Void: Tornadoes in S. Indiana
Some of you may have seen images on the news of the devastating damage and destruction wrought by storms and tornadoes in southern Indiana. One town, Marysville, IN, was completely leveled. I reprint some of the photos today (source: Indianapolis Star) to remind us to pray for those who lost family members and neighbors, homes,Continue reading “Waste and Void: Tornadoes in S. Indiana”
Sights along the Road… (3/4/12)
During our journey through this Lenten season, when we are focusing most of our attention on the theme of the “wilderness,” I am running “Sights along the Road” posts on Sunday afternoons so that I can share some of the other things I’ve been reading, watching, and thinking about lately. Plus, we’ll treat you toContinue reading “Sights along the Road… (3/4/12)”
iMonk Classic: The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism (2)
Lent 2012: A Journey through the Wilderness The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism, part 2 A classic Michael Spencer iMonk post from Nov. 2008 NOTE: On Sundays in Lent, we will run these classic essays from Michael Spencer on the evangelical wilderness. I am continuing my series on the unresolved tensions of evangelicalism. Today, I wantContinue reading “iMonk Classic: The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism (2)”
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