By Chaplain Mike MOD NOTE: Comments are closed. I’ve been too busy with truly important matters, like work and family and sharing in the grief of friends, to get back to this subject for awhile, but folks, we’ve got to talk. A few weeks ago I posted a video (no longer available for viewing), producedContinue reading “Update on the Creation Wars”
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A Perfect Life Or A Perfect God?
Years ago, I remember hearing Derek Prince during a radio broadcast tell of a moment in his ministry when God revealed to him that his ideas of perfection were something other than divine. Prince, a somewhat decorous Englishman, was ministering with his wife in a remote tribal village when its people, mostly naked, broke intoContinue reading “A Perfect Life Or A Perfect God?”
Our Dangerous God
Two and a half years years ago a friend of mine stepped forward in our Sunday morning service to share a message he had wrestled with for weeks. It was not a message he was excited to share, but knew that God was compelling him to do so. The word he shared that morning changedContinue reading “Our Dangerous God”
Found: A Gospel-Centered Church
We frequently take shots here at the home of the iMonk at churches who have abandoned the Gospel for a message of self-help, or of prosperity, or of how to never again have a bad hair day. And we will continue to do so. Why? It is our calling to do so. And it’s fun.Continue reading “Found: A Gospel-Centered Church”
Mere Churchianity Update
I just got some very exciting news: The release date for Michael Spencer’s Mere Churchianity has been moved up from September 15 to June 15. Waterbrook, a division of Random House, has seen the presales–many of which I am sure are coming from the iMonk community–continue to be strong. An eBook version should be availableContinue reading “Mere Churchianity Update”
The Family, Part Three
A trilogy of poems by Chaplain Mike. III. The Elder Duty, that’s the word– Nothing less. Best effort at all times, no matter what. Keep at it, never give up. First to the task And last to lay it down. Don’t let anyone outwork you. Also: expect maximum effort From those under your charge. Don’tContinue reading “The Family, Part Three”
The Family, Part Two
A trilogy of poems by Chaplain Mike. II. The Father A hundred years have passed, or so it seems, Since news was brought to me–oh father’s joy! A son, our first, the image of his kin. How strong he rose! How righteous, true! Serious child with scrupulous eye, Steadfast he stands, surveys the family stock.Continue reading “The Family, Part Two”
The Family, Part One
A trilogy of poems by Chaplain Mike. I. The Younger Here I am, father, at the eleventh hour once more, Reaper’s scythe poised to harvest fruit of seeds I’ve sown. Shamefaced, knowing full well the paucity of yield, I slump low with downcast eyes, near resigned to table bare. And perhaps this is that Hand–Continue reading “The Family, Part One”
The Day of Salvation?
By Chaplain Mike. I remember the day I changed my thinking about when I was “saved.” I had grown up in a mainline Protestant denomination, was baptized and confirmed, attended worship and Sunday School, and dabbled with youth group. However, in my teen years, I was not deeply involved. Then the big change came. AtContinue reading “The Day of Salvation?”
Meeting Michael Spencer
MOD NOTE: Here is a link to the full transcript of David Head’s eulogy for Michael. MOD NOTE: Here is a link to an audio file of Pastor Bill Haynes’ message at Michael’s memorial service. Michael Spencer, the founder of this internet monk community–the iMonk himself–would not like all of the attention that has beenContinue reading “Meeting Michael Spencer”
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