1. Those of you who have various versions of autocratic church governments that never give the ordinary hoi polloi the microphone may look down your noses at allowing people to make motions to ban books, adopt flags and boycott Pepsi, but our circus has a lot to commend it over your imitation of the Vatican.Continue reading “My Thoughts on Today’s Southern Baptist Convention Meeting 6:23:09”
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Noel Cordle on Women In The Bible
My daughter, Noel Spencer Cordle, is starting a series of posts on what can be learned from various women in the Bible Visit her blog and subscribe. She’s a wonderful writer and these studies will be worthwhile, especially for young women/wives.
Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: Responding to the Whoppers
Your Christian friend has been staying up late on the internet, listening to Christian short wave and now comes up with a collection of completely bizarre, totally mythological pieces of anti-factual, conspiratorial nonsense—“They drilled a hole to hell,”….”Obama is a Muslim”…..”NASA has proven the sun stands still”….”9-11 was prophesied in Ezekiel”….”Christianity is going to beContinue reading “Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: Responding to the Whoppers”
A Person Not A Label
UPDATE: The comments on this post are closed. If they are opened again, I will only publish DIRECT responses to the post. Speeches about specific sexual sins and how much we need to shout about them will not be published. I am embarassed by a good bit of what is on here now, but itContinue reading “A Person Not A Label”
iMonk at Patrol Mag on the SBC 09: Change or Die
I’ve been a supporter of David Sessions’ outstanding webmag “Patrol Magazine” from the beginning. We need to do more linkage from over there, because he’s doing outstanding journalism. David asked me to write some perspective on the current Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. If you don’t know much about the current issues facingContinue reading “iMonk at Patrol Mag on the SBC 09: Change or Die”
Thoughts and Questions for Parents On Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day weekend, one of the Hallmark calendar days, but worth at least some thoughtful consideration. I shared of few memories of my dad on Podcast #145. In this post I’d like to be a bit less reflective and a lot more meddling. I’ve worked around parents of teenagers my entire adult life. ForContinue reading “Thoughts and Questions for Parents On Father’s Day”
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I have no idea why I like this so much.
Internet Monk Radio Podcast #145
This week: Changes in American students. Father’s Day Remembrances. 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. Andrew Peach on the Demise of Fatherhood WymanContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #145”
Thoughts on Seeking The Kingdom of God
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) 1. You won’t get very far in following Jesus if you don’t have some idea of what “the Kingdom of God” means, because Jesus talks about it constantly, and commands you to seekContinue reading “Thoughts on Seeking The Kingdom of God”
Riffs: 06:18:09 Bill Kinnon’s Worship Lament/My Essay “Looney Tunes”
Bill Kinnon looks back on his contribution to being a worship leader and has a bit of lament. He notes what we’re now hearing and not hearing. A post well-worth reading. Several years ago, I wrote a critique of some of the most often heard theology of contemporary praise and worship music. I love goodContinue reading “Riffs: 06:18:09 Bill Kinnon’s Worship Lament/My Essay “Looney Tunes””
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