Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Note from Chaplain Mike… The lively comment thread on our recent post about the 50th birthday of the Charismatic Movement led me to think I should let iMonk weigh in on the subject. I’m not sure when this was first posted, but it’s classic Michael Spencer. Further note… SeeContinue reading “iMonk Classic: A Growing and Awkward Silence—Things I can’t talk about with my Pentecostal and Charismatic friends”
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The Beatitudes: Virtues or Proclamations?
By Chaplain Mike I am working through N.T. Wright’s exhilarating book on Christian growth and character, After You Believe. I hope to post a full review soon. First, I’d like to interact with one small aspect of something he presents. Wright’s chapter on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) communicates some wonderful insights aboutContinue reading “The Beatitudes: Virtues or Proclamations?”
Are We There Yet?
By Damaris Zehner Last Sunday, the Bible readings included John 13:33-35 and Revelation 21:3-4. An odd conjunction struck me. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I amContinue reading “Are We There Yet?”
Reflecting on 50 Years of Charismatic Faith
By Chaplain Mike I’d like to have us discuss an interesting article in Christianity Today by David Neff. It is called, “Ardor and Order,” and it’s a reflection upon the impact of the charismatic movement on the mainline and evangelical churches over the past fifty years. I encourage you to read it before submitting commentsContinue reading “Reflecting on 50 Years of Charismatic Faith”
Appearances of the Risen Christ, 11
By Chaplain Mike We are marking the Great Fifty Days of Easter with a series of devotional thoughts on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at the final narrative in Matthew’s story of Jesus’ resurrection and appearances, from Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV). Text Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain toContinue reading “Appearances of the Risen Christ, 11”
A “Sound” Argument
By Chaplain Mike Let’s move away from theological topics for a few minutes and talk about what’s really filling people’s ears and minds in these days when life is lived to a continual soundtrack. In Sunday’s New York Times, Joseph Plambeck examines how life has changed when it comes to what we expect from ourContinue reading “A “Sound” Argument”
iMonk Classic: Too Much Heaven? (part 2)
The classic Michael Spencer piece “Too Much Heaven?” that we ran last Saturday has raised some good questions and comments. That piece was originally part one of a three-part series, so this week we will post the other two articles. That way, readers can get Michael’s complete message. The message of many evangelistically-focused conservative ChristiansContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Too Much Heaven? (part 2)”
Appearances of the Risen Lord, 10
By Chaplain Mike We are marking the Great Fifty Days of Easter with a series of devotional thoughts on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at a unique narrative in Matthew’s story of Jesus’ resurrection and appearances, from Matthew 28:11-15 (MSG). Text Meanwhile, the guards had scattered, but a few of them wentContinue reading “Appearances of the Risen Lord, 10”
Sure…Bring Your Glove!
Update: I can now mention one of the surprises I allude to below. Our very own First Lady, Denise Spencer, will be joining us, along with her daughter and son-in-law, Noel and Ryan Cordle. Worship, baseball, great food and a chance to visit with the IM’s First Lady. Don’t miss it! There is still timeContinue reading “Sure…Bring Your Glove!”
Recommended: Dialogues with Tom Wright
By Chaplain Mike As we drove around Chicago last week, and then home to Indy on Sunday, we had the privilege of listening to some of the messages from the recent Wheaton Annual Theology Conference—“Jesus, Paul and the People of God: A Theological Dialogue with N.T. Wright.” If you would like a good overview ofContinue reading “Recommended: Dialogues with Tom Wright”
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