Chaplain Mike’s recent post on the Disney-ization of faith has created quite a firestorm of responses. We welcome (most) all voices here at the iMonastery, and are glad we can be a home for the discussion, both measured and impassioned. I want to point out that Chaplain Mike and our other writers write as individuals. They doContinue reading “From The Publisher”
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The Disney-ization of Faith
By Chaplain Mike NOTE from CM: Comments on this post are closed. Please join us on current posts for further discussion. • • • Let me say it right from the beginning — I have always enjoyed Disney movies and characters. From my infancy, when mom and dad took me to Disneyland, to my childhoodContinue reading “The Disney-ization of Faith”
Christ’s Good Works and Mine
By Chaplain Mike The Advent and Christmas season is traditionally a time for participating in good works and giving to those around us. For your contemplation today, here is a passage from one of Martin Luther’s Advent sermons on the subject. I find his words wonderfully down-to-earth and clear. In summary, Luther teaches: To God,Continue reading “Christ’s Good Works and Mine”
Advent II—How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
Note from CM: As we light the second Advent candle, we thank God for his gift of peace. Ephesians 2 speaks of the peace Christ brings to those far and near, calling them together into the one household of God (Eph 2:11-22). Thanks to Damaris today for the following meditation on God’s dwelling place. “HowContinue reading “Advent II—How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place”
The New Liturgical Gangstas (4)
Today, we present the fourth installment renewing IM’s popular feature, “The Liturgical Gangstas,†a panel discussion involving representatives from different liturgical traditions who will be answering questions regarding theology and church practice. Lord willing, the Gangstas will appear near the end of each month to share with our IM audience. Today two of our GangstasContinue reading “The New Liturgical Gangstas (4)”
Saturday Ramblings 12.3.10
December? December already? Why didn’t someone warn me? I need to get started on my Christmas shopping. Chaplain Mike wants an Ernie Banks bobblehead. Adam Palmer wants a Tom Brady bobblehead. Mike Bell wants a Gordie Howe bobblehead. Joe Spann wants a good night’s sleep. Damaris and Lisa want someone else to do the dishesContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 12.3.10”
And One Final List of Christmas Favorites
Yesterday, Jeff and I posted lists of some favorite Christmas albums. Music is such an important part of the Advent and Christmas season! I got into a habit early in our adult life of buying Christmas CD’s as gifts to mark my wife’s November birthday (she loves music as much as I do), and soContinue reading “And One Final List of Christmas Favorites”
Farewell to a Childhood Hero
By Chaplain Mike Ronald Edward Santo (1940-2010) One of the greatest Chicago Cubs of all time. The following is the theatrical trailer for the film, This Old Cub, a tribute to Santo written by his son Jeff, celebrating his determined and optimistic approach to life despite terrific obstacles.
…And a Few More Christmas Favorites
By Chaplain Mike In usual fashion, the Very Right Reverend Jeff Dunn has thrown down the gauntlet by posting five of his favorite Christmas music selections. You didn’t think I would keep quiet and not respond, did you? Actually, I’m going to give you two lists. Jeff focused on folk and contemporary expressions of seasonalContinue reading “…And a Few More Christmas Favorites”
A Few Christmas Favorites
Christmas is a season, not just a single day. Part of the fun of Christmas is celebrating the season with media we don’t usually consume the rest of the year. Books, movies, music all help to create a festive atmosphere in our homes. So I thought in this season I would share some of theContinue reading “A Few Christmas Favorites”
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