By Chaplain Mike One of the better paragraphs I’ve read about the Hebrew Bible (aka the Old Testament)… Scripture did not appear in the twinkling of an eye or fall from heaven on golden plates. The Hebrew Bible underwent its own convoluted evolution from oral beginnings to edited endings. Its various traditions emerged throughout nearlyContinue reading “No Golden Plates”
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A Black and White Concern
By Chaplain Mike It is my hope that our conversation here at IM will include perspectives from as many cultures and traditions of the Christian faith as possible. One privilege a hospice chaplain has is to become acquainted with people from various backgrounds and experiences. For example, I have thoroughly enjoyed befriending, serving, and spendingContinue reading “A Black and White Concern”
Thoughts about Women in Ministry
A recent iMonk Classic mentioned the issue of women in ministry. I thought I’d take it up. Armor? Check. Shield, gas mask, safety glasses, earplugs? Check. Here goes. First of all, I won’t say anything about Bible passages dealing with women’s roles in the church. Everyone who cares about the issues knows them, and yetContinue reading “Thoughts about Women in Ministry”
Sailing In Deep Waters
If I had a boat I’d go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I’d ride him on my boat And we could all together Go out on the ocean Me upon my pony on my boat Lyle Lovett, If I Had A Boat The walls of college dorm rooms, at leastContinue reading “Sailing In Deep Waters”
A Few Reminders (to keep the place from burning down)
By Chaplain Mike Wow. We’ve had quite a week so far here at Internet Monk. The comments have been pouring in faster than I can follow them, and I’ve had to go back and clean up several messes where people spilled venom or knocked down a wall trying to create a new corridor for theContinue reading “A Few Reminders (to keep the place from burning down)”
The Archbishop Strikes Back
By Chaplain Mike Maybe there is some fight left in the Anglican Church after all. At Pentecost, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, sent a letter to the Anglican Communion encouraging a renewed focus on mission, and suggesting discipline for elements of the church that fail to abide by requests to avoid controversial decisionsContinue reading “The Archbishop Strikes Back”
Wash Your Ears Out with This
By Chaplain Mike I just started reading Eric Metaxas’ acclaimed new biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. I’m anxious to share it with you soon. In the meantime, and especially in the light of last evening’s post about “Pastor Ted,” wash your ears out, regain your bearings, and stimulate your spirit with a few ofContinue reading “Wash Your Ears Out with This”
Update: Easter Morning…for Ted
By Chaplain Mike WARNING: As you read this update, the sound you will hear is the voice of cynicism. With a bit of sarcasm thrown in. As well as a healthy dose of antipathy. If I didn’t think the evidence deserves this kind of response, I would stay quiet. But this is bad news, aContinue reading “Update: Easter Morning…for Ted”
The Season after Pentecost: “Ordinary Time”
By Chaplain Mike For those who follow the Christian Calendar, we are now in the season after Pentecost. This season is also known as, “Ordinary Time.” Robert Webber explains the meaning of the term, and how this season compares to the rest of the liturgical year: The period between Pentecost and the beginning of AdventContinue reading “The Season after Pentecost: “Ordinary Time””
The Comeback Kid?
By Chaplain Mike Americans love a comeback story. Don’t we? And Christians believe in the God of second (and third and fourth…etc.) chances. Don’t we? Yesterday in Saturday Ramblings, Jeff noted and commented on Ted Haggard’s return to ministry. Ted Haggard’s “surprise announcement†was anything but a surprise. He is planning to launch a newContinue reading “The Comeback Kid?”
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