Today’s guest blogger is Jeremy Berg. Thanks, Jeremy! This reflection from last spring seems a timely word to all who are struggling to make sense of the recent Haiti disaster. May we send our curses in the right direction. I was doing the annual spring yard clean-up this past spring.  My wife had done mostContinue reading “Cursing the Fall”
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Redeeming a Dirty Word
Today’s post is by guest blogger, Chaplain Mike Those of you with sensitive ears, cover them for a moment. I’m about to utter a dirty word. OBLIGATION. Let me give you another one. DUTY. I confess to being partially accountable for the fact that these are dirty words to many today, for I grew upContinue reading “Redeeming a Dirty Word”
IM Classic: Thinking About the Canon: A Post-Evangelical’s View
Today, Chaplain Mike continues our discussion on the Scriptures by setting forth this classic IM post from Michael (1/08) on a foundational issue with regard to the Bible: What is the “canon” of Scripture? UPDATE: I will not re-run the post on the Lutheran view of the canon (which Michael references below) at this time.Continue reading “IM Classic: Thinking About the Canon: A Post-Evangelical’s View”
It’s “Holy Week” in America
Today’s guest post is by Chaplain Mike. UPDATE: Scot McKnight is discussing this over at Jesus Creed today as well. I encourage you to check out his perspective and those of his readers. MY SPORTING LIFE I grew up fully immersed in sports. Sports were a part of almost everything I did, every friendship, mostContinue reading “It’s “Holy Week” in America”
Open Mic: Picking and Choosing in the Psalms
Chaplain Mike posts today’s Open Mic question on behalf of the iMonk, Michael Spencer. When I received this from Michael and was asked to post it, it reminded me that, often in my work as a hospice chaplain, I read the Psalms for my patients. However, I usually edit my readings. Why? The psalm MichaelContinue reading “Open Mic: Picking and Choosing in the Psalms”
Counting Blessings in the Middle of Difficulty
Today’s post is from IM First Officer Michael Bell. This past year has been a difficult one for me medically. In March I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, which for the uninformed means that I stop breathing while sleeping, for up to 90 seconds at a time, up to 60 times an hour. SoContinue reading “Counting Blessings in the Middle of Difficulty”
Book now listed at Publisher
Big Announcement! The Book is now listed at the publisher’s website. Do what you can to get the word out, thanks to all who helped get the book out. It’s almost all new material, so buy it after September and then buy another one. MOD Update: The book is also available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
Classic IM: While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible
In our continuing discussion on issues related to the Scriptures, Chaplain Mike re-runs this classic IM post today. (from Dec, 2008) Hey look! If you read carefully, you will even find another “Bible = loaded gun” metaphor! Oh. We’re not talking about interpreting the Bible? Well….I am, so deal. I usually just don’t say anythingContinue reading “Classic IM: While We’re Talking About Interpreting the Bible”
Update From Michael (Tues 1/26)
Just a few notes for those of you who read every day. 1. I am having a port surgically inserted Thursday. Chemo begins the following week. My side effects on 10 radiation treatments were average, if not less. I have no idea what this will mean. 2. My appetite is at an all time low,Continue reading “Update From Michael (Tues 1/26)”
The Pre-Schooler and the Pistol
Today’s post is by Chaplain Mike. Last year, here in Indianapolis, a four-year-old was taken by emergency personnel to the hospital with a gunshot wound. At first, it was not clear what had happened. The family told police the child had shot himself. The police weren’t sure that the preschooler was strong enough to haveContinue reading “The Pre-Schooler and the Pistol”
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