Author Archives: Chaplainmike

Stations of the Cross: The First Station

A Series for Holy Week Thanks to Jeff Dunn for leading us in these meditations THE FIRST STATION Jesus is condemned to die Scripture The governor asked, “Which of these two do you want me to pardon?” They said, “Barabbas!” “Then what shall I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?” They all shouted, “Nail himContinue reading “Stations of the Cross: The First Station”

Bruce Waltke on Staying in the Discussion

Posted by Chaplain Mike. Bruce Waltke is a renowned conservative Old Testament scholar. He served on the translation committees for the NASB and NIV Bibles. Waltke is a professor emeritus of Old Testament studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia and a former president of the Evangelical Theological Society. His commentary on Genesis isContinue reading “Bruce Waltke on Staying in the Discussion”

Update on Prayer Beads Sale

By Chaplain Mike. I think we’ve overwhelmed our dear friend Alan Creech. As of tonight, he has raised $1,444.75 $2,275.25 $2305.25 to help the Spencers with their needs! (This is the final tally.) As Randy Jackson would say, “Dawg, that’s dope!” Alan, you are the best. We will pray for an extra measure of fingerContinue reading “Update on Prayer Beads Sale”

iMonk Update—3/23/10

Update from Denise Spencer, posted by Chaplain Mike. There has been another change in Michael’s situation, and I would like readers to know so you can better pray for us. At the encouragement of our oncologist, we have opted to discontinue treatment. He said the chemotherapy was not working, and it would actually be doingContinue reading “iMonk Update—3/23/10”

Practice Resurrection, continued — On Grace and Works

By Chaplain Mike. Ephesians 2:8-9 is one of the key passages Christians use when trying to help people understand that salvation is by God’s grace, a gift that we receive by faith without adding any good works of our own. When someone freely gives us a gift, it is of the essence of the exchangeContinue reading “Practice Resurrection, continued — On Grace and Works”

While We’re on the Subject…

By Chaplain Mike. Since we’ve been talking about eschatology, the end times, and Jesus’ return lately, we might as well take a look at one of America’s foremost prophetic prognosticators. You’ve probably heard something about the enthusiasts who think a great catastrophe that might lead to the end of the world will happen in 2012,Continue reading “While We’re on the Subject…”

Practice Resurrection, continued — Why I Love Eugene Peterson

Noted by Chaplain Mike. I’ve been distracted lately from my reading of Eugene Peterson’s new book, Practice Resurrection, a conversation about spiritual maturity from Ephesians. Tonight, I came back to it, and found this story. Sublime illustration. Two friends, Fred and Cheryl, went to Haiti twenty-five years ago to pick up a child they hadContinue reading “Practice Resurrection, continued — Why I Love Eugene Peterson”

iMonk Classic: Wilkerson Warns/iMonk Rants

From iMonk in March, 2009. Replayed by Chaplain Mike. David Wilkerson (Cross and the Switchblade, Times Square Church) is predicting a world changing disaster, and advises that you dust off those cans of Spam you still have from Y2k. It’s getting serious coverage by the unhinged conservative media. I wrote about Evangelical anxiety about theContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Wilkerson Warns/iMonk Rants”