“And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrificeContinue reading “The Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation in the Temple”
Author Archives: Chaplainmike
The Grip Is Strong
We are a checklist-driven people. Give us a list of things to accomplish, and we are driven to check off every last one. That’s how we were in school. I have to take algebra to get out of here? Fine, I’ll take algebra. Check. Now that it’s done, I never have to deal with algebraContinue reading “The Grip Is Strong”
Another Look: David And The Rich Young Ruler
Oswald Chambers asks, “Are you more devoted to your idea of what Jesus wants than to Himself?” Yes, Lord, I am. I will admit that my answer came so readily because God’s been hammering away at me for months to get me to see the distinction in a personal way. How often I pick theContinue reading “Another Look: David And The Rich Young Ruler”
How Do You Say “I Love You?”
David Cornwell is a long-time reader and commenter at InternetMonk. Many (and I do mean many) of you have written to me personally asking if David could write something longer than his comments for us. Chaplain Mike and I both agreed that David’s contributions would be most welcome here. Please join me in welcoming DavidContinue reading “How Do You Say “I Love You?””
Denise Spencer: Don’t Hug Your Hatred
Recently I read a passage of scripture that I’d never heard before. It was about forgiveness and extending mercy to others. While you will probably disagree with me about my use of the word “scripture,” I think you will still find it to be very good reading. And won’t we all benefit from a fewContinue reading “Denise Spencer: Don’t Hug Your Hatred”
Don’t Hug Your Hatred
Recently I read a passage of scripture that I’d never heard before. It was about forgiveness and extending mercy to others. While you will probably disagree with me about my use of the word “scripture,” I think you will still find it to be very good reading. And won’t we all benefit from a fewContinue reading “Don’t Hug Your Hatred”
A Dog Named Beau
This morning, Damaris shared a poem about taking in creation with the Creator. About relaxing and enjoying what the Lord made for us to enjoy. She suggested we might just take time to scratch a dog’s belly. Lean on a fence post. Do something that is not “productive” or “necessary.” We were encouraged to takeContinue reading “A Dog Named Beau”
Idleness
This Sunday I have a more whimsical poem for you. Read it carefully, putting aside for a moment any tense insistence on perfect doctrine or scruples passed down from Puritan forefathers. Maybe, when you’re done reading it, you can turn off the computer and go outside for a half-hour or so, just leaning on theContinue reading “Idleness”
iMonk Classic: Dr. StrangeLiturgy
Here is one of my favorite classic essays by Michael Spencer. I, too, grew up as a believer in the “tent revival” atmosphere. I, too, was taught that liturgy equaled deadness and man-made religion. Now I am looking for liturgy. Now I’m looking for music that is all about God, and not about how IContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Dr. StrangeLiturgy”
Saturday Ramblings 10.15.11
The temperature was a very crisp but pleasant 52 when I went out this morning. Apples line the produce shelves at the grocery. Football is, well, how ’bout them Sooners? Welcome to the falling leaves edition of Saturday Ramblings. This is a time of the week when we sift through the leftovers to see whatContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 10.15.11”
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