It’s a simple question for this edition of open mic. Preaching is ________________. And/Or Preaching is not ________________. Don’t write a novel or even a short story. Keep it compact and to the point. I especially hope that this open mic question will involve as many non-preachers as possible. Preachers might not know everything thereContinue reading “Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Preaching is….Preaching is not.”
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Some Thoughts on Lutheranism and Evangelicalism + A Brief Review of the Lutheran Study Bible
Let me begin by saying that I did not receive a review copy of The Lutheran Study Bible, though I probably could have. Like the ESV Study Bible, I bought my own copy from the publisher. I’m open to bribes, kickbacks and rental, but in this instance, it didn’t happen. Concordia Publishing has now completedContinue reading “Some Thoughts on Lutheranism and Evangelicalism + A Brief Review of the Lutheran Study Bible”
Recommendation and Review: Deep Church by Jim Belcher
Jim Belcher’s Deep Church has been at the top of my book review stack for over a month. After living with my nose in my own book- a book stuffed with criticism of the current evangelical scene- it was a refreshing experience to read Belcher’s good work. Deep Church seeks to examine a third wayContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: Deep Church by Jim Belcher”
Liturgical Gangstas 15: That Evolution Question
Welcome to IM’s popular feature, “The Liturgical Gangstas,” a panel discussion among different liturgical traditions represented in the Internet Monk audience. Who are the Gangstas? Father Ernesto Obregon is an Eastern Orthodox priest. Rev. Joe Boysel is an Anglican (AMiA) priest and professor of Bible at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. (Ask him aboutContinue reading “Liturgical Gangstas 15: That Evolution Question”
iMonk 101: What Did Jesus’ Version of Community Look Like?
From May of this year. It’s “Spiritual Emphasis Week” for the next three days. Very busy. Commenter: Please explain what you mean by:â€community as Jesus exemplified itâ€. Thanks It is the community that Jesus created and demonstrated during his earthly ministry. I would describe it as: Cross cultural: Jesus crossed every available cultural barrier toContinue reading “iMonk 101: What Did Jesus’ Version of Community Look Like?”
Recommendation and Review: Jesus Girls edited by Hannah Faith Notess
OK. Lots of book reviews and book plugs coming. I’ve got a bit of a window here in the final stages of my book and I am woefully behind on some of these reviews. (**He bows to those he has offended, begging mercy.**) So stand by. One note: If you are an RSS reader ofContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: Jesus Girls edited by Hannah Faith Notess”
Internet Monk Radio Podcast #156
This week: Osteen’s back. Chris Buckley’s book. Reader mail on the Evangelical Wilderness and how to get out of it. Support the IM sponsors: New Reformation Press. Reformation theology for everyone. Rockbridge Seminary. Family, ministry and online seminary all coming together. Modern Reformation Magazine. Featuring my current article on discipleship. The Ministry to Children blogContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #156”
The IM Weekend File: 09:12:09
Went to the post office this morning (I love Saturday mail. Please don’t cancel it) and there was an old friend sitting in his car. His wife was in the PO. Big, strong strapping man. Incredible physical shape for a man in his late 70’s. Two years ago he was sharp as a tack. UsedContinue reading “The IM Weekend File: 09:12:09”
The Evangelical Liturgy 10: The Children’s Sermon
For beginners, read the Introduction to this series, then visit the categories menu and hit “Evangelical Liturgy” for all previous entries. In a sentence, I’m walking through all the parts of the traditional Protestant worship service and discussing the value of recovering our own liturgical tradition. The children’s sermon is certainly the most innovative andContinue reading “The Evangelical Liturgy 10: The Children’s Sermon”
Love Is An Orientation: Reader Reviews Part 2
Here are five more reader reviews of the IVP book Love Is An Orientation by Andrew Marin. Thanks to Chris Giammona for the book donation and to these readers for their good responses. Visit Andrew at LoveisAnOrientation.com. _____ Andrew Marin left me with several take-aways through his book, Love is an Orientation. The most importantContinue reading “Love Is An Orientation: Reader Reviews Part 2”
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