By Chaplain Mike Note: certain words have been rendered in Swahili to pass the censors’ muster. Last year, we here in Indianapolis celebrated Holy Week with renewed faith and hope. All week long we prayed and focused our attention on the Great Day to come, when victory would be revealed. Each day, we had fellowshipContinue reading “Holy Week 2011”
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Some Light Housecleaning
As I am stuck inside my ranch (ok, suburban ranch-style house) here in Tulsa waiting for the snow to melt, I thought it might be a good time to try to catch up on some light housecleaning. I have a number of books piled up that need to be reviewed. I’ll touch on a fewContinue reading “Some Light Housecleaning”
Where Is God When We Need Him?
“At different times on the journey I have tried to fill the emptiness that frequently comes with God’s presence …†– Brennan Manning “The emptiness that frequently comes with God’s presence …†So that’s what this is? In recent days, some in the Internet Monk community have especially touched me. I can identify with theContinue reading “Where Is God When We Need Him?”
Mockingbird Conference
By Chaplain Mike Just a note to encourage those of you in the New York City area, or who may want to travel to NYC for a good conference. The 2011 Mockingbird Conference, sponsored by our good friends over at the Mockingbird blog, will be held March 31-April 2 at St. George’s Church. The themeContinue reading “Mockingbird Conference”
Transformation a Myth? Clarifications
By Chaplain Mike A relationship with God in Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit will change us. A church grounded in God will be transformed, and it will likely transform its surrounding culture. If living in Christ makes no difference, we of all people are most to be pitied. But my concern aboutContinue reading “Transformation a Myth? Clarifications”
Chapter Two Continued: Work
(This is the third in a series of articles on the Christian life. The other two can be found here and here.) There is an old and persistent heresy. It involves separating the earthly from the godly, the material from the spiritual. Gnostics, Cathars, and others have fallen into the error of equating material thingsContinue reading “Chapter Two Continued: Work”
The Evangelical Myth of “Transformation”
By Chaplain Mike Go Galli, go! Mark Galli, senior managing editor of Christianity Today, is one of my favorite authors, and one of the most realistic and theologically grounded commenters writing about the church and Christian life today. Back in 2008, Michael Spencer reviewed his book on worship, Beyond Smells and Bells: The Wonder andContinue reading “The Evangelical Myth of “Transformation””
“Big” Decisions and God’s Will
By Chaplain Mike When I was a Christian young person, I heard a lot about “seeking God’s will.” This question was especially prominent at Bible college, where young men and women training to go into ministry were trying to discern God’s leading in several key areas. First and foremost, we were trusting God to leadContinue reading ““Big” Decisions and God’s Will”
The Monk Who Wouldn’t Go Away
Today is Thomas Merton’s birthday. Merton played a big role in Michael Spencer’s spiritual development. In one of my conversations with Michael, I asked where I should start in reading Merton. He said I had to read The Seven Storey Mountain first in order to really understand Thomas Merton. I have since enjoyed many aContinue reading “The Monk Who Wouldn’t Go Away”
Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You
By Chaplain Mike I like the children’s sermon in a worship service. Many have suggested that adults usually get more out of it than they do the pastor’s sermon! I’ve heard my share of them over the years, good and bad. The best ones were simple, short, and directed to the imagination. It’s obviously wiseContinue reading “Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You”
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