To start with, I want to endorse Jeff Dunn’s recent rant on iMonk. He said this: “Jesus is not a self-help guru. He is not interested in you becoming a better person. He could not care less with you improving in any area of your life. Because in the end that is your life. Yours. AndContinue reading “Chapter Two of the Christian Life”
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Fear Not, Little Flock
By Chaplain Mike Last Sunday, my wife and I entered the side door of the old church building. The small entryway had a few steps that led up to two vintage oak doors. The one on the left led to the back corner of the sanctuary. Next to it, the right door led to anContinue reading “Fear Not, Little Flock”
A Life in a Song
By Chaplain Mike A song has been haunting my thoughts lately. Though recorded a couple of years ago, I have just become familiar with it. It’s Glen Campbell’s cover of “These Days” by Jackson Browne. I remember the original from the early 70’s, when I was a Browne fan, but this cover is a revelation.Continue reading “A Life in a Song”
Sermon: A Basic Conversation about Faith
By Chaplain Mike Below, you can listen to Chaplain Mike’s sermon on John 1:35-42, preached at a local Presbyterian church on Sunday, Jan. 16. http://www.box.net/embed/nq3870335mv9igp.swf John 1:35-42 (NASB) Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”Continue reading “Sermon: A Basic Conversation about Faith”
Vocation: A Hopeful Sign
By Chaplain Mike Scot, this sounds great. Too often in things I’ve read, “missional†is just another word for “church programs,†only this time they take place outside the church walls rather than within them. This, on the other hand, sounds more like the Lutheran doctrine of “vocation,†which I have come to think isContinue reading “Vocation: A Hopeful Sign”
A Suggested Program for the Church
By Chaplain Mike Let me be honest. Sometimes the designation “Post-Evangelical” can be unhelpful. If we only focus on what has been left behind rather than looking forward to new possibilities, we will never find a way out of the wilderness. I don’t want to be known as someone who just levels criticism. I won’tContinue reading “A Suggested Program for the Church”
Jesus Calls Disciples
By Chaplain Mike Today’s Gospel: John 1:29-42 there he stood, pointing, pointing day after day after day and only sinners came unwashed to be washed clean then one day he pointed, hand trembling gaze fixed on one he saw pushing us away in his direction he bid us go, go and there we stood, wondering,Continue reading “Jesus Calls Disciples”
iMonk Classic: Jesus — The Glory of the Christian Journey
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From May 4, 2009 I can’t speak for anyone else, just for me. When I became a Christian in 1974, I was immediately taught to define myself three ways. First, did I believe that I was a sinner and that Jesus died for my sins so I could goContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Jesus — The Glory of the Christian Journey”
Last Word On My Rant
Please read this post first if you haven’t already. Then you can be good and worked up before you read the following. If you are up to your backside in credit card debt, Dave Ramsey may have some advice for you that may help you get out of debt. If your marriage is in trouble,Continue reading “Last Word On My Rant”
Saturday Ramblings 1.15.11
Welcome to the new and improved Internet Monk! Like it? Take some time and explore the site. You’ll find the same writers, the same desire to picnic in the post-evangelical wilderness. The new site is available in a variety of languages, including Irish just for Martha. We have more elements to add to the new site,Continue reading “Saturday Ramblings 1.15.11”
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