Author Archives: Chaplainmike

Riffs: 06:29:09: Timmy Brister on the Beauty of Church Discipline and the Pastoral Faithfulness of Tom Ascol.

Riffs are commentary on other blog posts that Michael feels are particularly significant. Read Tim Brister’s post, Where Extraordinary Grace and Celestial Joy Meet. I’ve been around Tom Ascol on occasion for more than 20 years. If you know much about the (dreaded) Founder’s movement, then you know everything I am about to say here,Continue reading “Riffs: 06:29:09: Timmy Brister on the Beauty of Church Discipline and the Pastoral Faithfulness of Tom Ascol.”

Centuri0n Vs iMonk: On Driscoll’s Need To Repent

Frank Turk and I have been tossing the Mark Driscoll guilt/repentance issue back and forth a bit. So we decided to both post on the subject and link the other fellow’s post. Then you can argue in the comments. Here’s Frank’s take on the matter. Expect uproarious applause. Trust me that Frank is serious aboutContinue reading “Centuri0n Vs iMonk: On Driscoll’s Need To Repent”

The Weight May Not Be A Sin: A Thought On Hebrews 12:1

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joyContinue reading “The Weight May Not Be A Sin: A Thought On Hebrews 12:1”

A Special Challenge To Southern Baptists: Let’s Lead The Way In A Gospel Centered Direction.

A special message from Michael to all Southern Baptists in the IM audience: Let’s send an offering to our mission boards and lead the way in showing what Gospel centered sacrifice looks like. SBC International Mission Board Give now to the Lottie Moon Offering. SBC North American Mission Board. Give to the Annie Armstrong Offering.

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #146

This week: Denominational news. Thoughts on evangelism and all of the Gospel. Writing and blogging. Support the IM sponsors: New Reformation Press. New products available: New music and DVDs. Emmaus Retreat Center. A great place for your next group or individual retreat. E3 Sudan is church planting and training pastors in the Sudan. Your JesusContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #146”

Mentors: James Baker Hall 1935-2009

Someone significant died yesterday. At least for writers, poets and artists in Kentucky. James Baker Hall. Poet. Artist. Writer. Teacher. Mentor. Former Poet Laureate of Kentucky, 2001-2003. Hall has been an inspiration to generations of Kentucky writers and poets. He’s had a deep influence on my son, Clay. I know that the passing of mentorsContinue reading “Mentors: James Baker Hall 1935-2009”

Why Mark Driscoll Shouldn’t Bug Ya

UPDATE: In addition to criticizing Driscoll for his nutty exegesis of Song of Solomon and his less than impressive analysis of The Shack, I’ve backed up Pastor Mark before. It became painfully/strangely/humorously obvious at this week’s SBC meeting that a lot of people are worried about Mark Driscoll. I’d like to suggest a brief programContinue reading “Why Mark Driscoll Shouldn’t Bug Ya”

A New Adventure For Anglicanism In North America

In reflecting on all that has transpired since leaving the Episcopal Church the Rev. David Miller, rector of the parish, wrote the following: “This press release finds the St. John’s church family preparing to enter a whole new stage of our life together. We stand ready to leave the familiar and historic surroundings of theContinue reading “A New Adventure For Anglicanism In North America”