One year ago I was the happy owner of a 2004 Honda Accord. It had 120,000 miles on it, which for a Honda is practically new. It got great gas mileage, was very dependable–and it had a moonroof. I love cars with a window over my head. One year ago this month I was busyContinue reading “When It Doesn’t Make Sense”
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It NEVER Helps
By Chaplain Mike …the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. (James 1:20, NASB) In my experience, it never helps. Anger never improves a situation. Anger doesn’t work. Anger always make things worse. And anger has a multitude of unwanted consequences besides. Anger does not enable us to take forward steps inContinue reading “It NEVER Helps”
Sermon: Walking in God’s Good Works
By Chaplain Mike Below, you can listen to Chaplain Mike’s sermon, preached at a local Presbyterian church on 1/23/11. The Gospel reading for the day is Matthew 4:12-23. Other texts we read in the service, supporting the message, were Isaiah 41:17-20, Acts 10:38, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-14. http://www.box.net/embed/6b60h2f6i9i04vq.swf Matthew 4:17, 23-25 (NASB) From that timeContinue reading “Sermon: Walking in God’s Good Works”
Jesus Does Good Works of the Kingdom
By Chaplain Mike Today’s Gospel: Matthew 4:23-25 God anointed [Jesus] with the Holy Spirit and with power, and…He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. (Acts 10:38) only one balm for this world’s pain only one course can grief constrain only one way willContinue reading “Jesus Does Good Works of the Kingdom”
iMonk Classic: Why Doesn’t The Church Talk About Domestic Abuse?
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From Sept 17, 2009 From Kentucky.com, following a high profile murder that followed a high profile history of domestic abuse: The news reports of the recent death of Amanda Ross, allege that she was a victim of domestic violence. Based on statistics, it is likely domestic violence is happeningContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Why Doesn’t The Church Talk About Domestic Abuse?”
Saturday Ramblings 1.22.11
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and all the ships at sea. Flash—this just in. Today is Saturday, the day we generally reserve here at the iMonastery for cleaning up the piles that have accumulated throughout the week. We like to have a tidy home for the iMonks and all who visit here. So if youContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 1.22.11”
The Intruder and His World
By Chaplain Mike This world is ruled by violence, But I guess that’s better left unsaid. (Bob Dylan) • • • One day recently, a dreaded Intruder came uninvited into our life. His coming was sudden and shocking, as though a blast of wind exploded out of nowhere, shattering our living room picture window, sendingContinue reading “The Intruder and His World”
A Most Misunderstood Parable
You gotta count the cost If you’re gonna be a believer You gotta know that the price Is the one you can afford You gotta count the cost If you’re gonna be a believer You gotta go all the way If you really love the Lord. Count The Cost, David Meece An interesting and littleContinue reading “A Most Misunderstood Parable”
Surrendering To His Teeth
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. (Psalm 91:15,16 NIV) It was turning out to be one of the hardest days in what was the hardestContinue reading “Surrendering To His Teeth”
IM Book Review: Turning Controversy into Church Ministry
By Chaplain Mike Turning Controversy into Church Ministry: A Christlike Response to Homosexuality by William P. Campbell (Zondervan, 2010) I responded to an invitation to participate in a “Blog Tour” of W.P. Campbell’s book on ministering to those in the homosexual community. In typical fashion, I’m tardy in getting my review out, but I hopeContinue reading “IM Book Review: Turning Controversy into Church Ministry”
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