There’s been some discussion here at iMonk recently about the value of personal autonomy. Many Americans believe that autonomy is achievable and that it’s the most honorable lifestyle there is. They believe that people are autonomous individuals. Even if I’m not as autonomous as I should be, because I lack courage or will, those peopleContinue reading “The Myth Of Autonomy”
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Praising God in “Ordinary Time”
By Chaplain Mike During the part of the Christian Year that some call “Ordinary Time,” we sometimes miss special celebratory aspects of worship that take place during the more festive seasons. For example, the music. One way I have found to fill this gap is to listen year round to J.S. Bach’s cantatas. Bach wroteContinue reading “Praising God in “Ordinary Time””
Sunday’s Gospel: Fear Not, Little Flock
By Chaplain Mike Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary Readings • Genesis 15:1-6 • Psalm 33:12-22 (22) • Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 • Luke 12:32-40 Today’s Gospel Today’s Gospel message takes the form of a personal testimony and tribute. This weekend, we are visiting the congregation where I had my first pastorate. It’s a little Baptist churchContinue reading “Sunday’s Gospel: Fear Not, Little Flock”
iMonk Classic: A Generous Catholicity
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Originally posted February 8, 2006 We like the creeds….except for the catholic parts. “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints…†-The Apostle’s Creed “And I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;… Amen.â€Continue reading “iMonk Classic: A Generous Catholicity”
Saturday Ramblings 8.7.10
Welcome to the Back To School edition of our weekly attempt to clean up the mess we make preparing delicious essays for you here at Internet Monk. Are all of the school-aged kiddos in your home ready to get back to structured learning? Do you have all the required school supplies? Backpack. Pencils. Erasers. Paper.Continue reading “Saturday Ramblings 8.7.10”
Open Mic: Why Do Women Want Moore?
By Chaplain Mike This week’s Christianity Today magazine has a cover feature on Beth Moore. I have not read all of it yet, but while I am in the process, I thought I would give our Internet Monk community a chance to answer the question the title implies: Why are people (especially women) so attractedContinue reading “Open Mic: Why Do Women Want Moore?”
NFL Football on the Horizon
By Chaplain Mike I consider myself a fairly typical American sports fan. I can’t afford to be a season ticket holder, but I love going to games when I can, and enjoy watching on TV. I generally follow all the big events like everyone else—World Series, the weekly college and pro football games, the golfContinue reading “NFL Football on the Horizon”
Difficult Scriptures: Exodus 4:24-26
I am often asked what the purpose of Internet Monk is. What are we trying to do? Depending on who is asking, and on whatever mood I’m in, I might answer in a variety of ways. But the response I give most often is that we are a wrestling mat where ideas are tossed. OurContinue reading “Difficult Scriptures: Exodus 4:24-26”
Qualified? Then You’re Not Qualified.
Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license. Those eight words comprise an entire chapter of Gordon MacKenzie’s classic book on creativity, Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool’s Guide to Surviving with Grace. I’m not going to talk about creativity just now, although that is something I love to discuss. And this is notContinue reading “Qualified? Then You’re Not Qualified.”
Midweek Psalms: Introduction
By Chaplain Mike Today I will begin a series of studies, posted each Wednesday evening, on Psalms 120-134. These are known, from their inscriptions, as the “Songs of Ascent.” Today’s post explores what that title means, and then gives a brief summary of my interpretive approach to the Book of Psalms. SONGS OF ASCENT TheContinue reading “Midweek Psalms: Introduction”
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