Author Archives: Chaplainmike

Litirgical Gangstas 10: The Value of Liturgy

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. Peter Vance Matthews is an Anglican priest and founding pastor of an AMIA congregation. Dr. Wyman Richardson is a pastor ofContinue reading “Litirgical Gangstas 10: The Value of Liturgy”

A Note To Weed-Eaters

Some interesting discussion on “watchbloggers” on the blogosphere this week. The verdict is that we need them. I agree. A bit like weed-eaters. Our school has a student work program, and one of the most popular jobs is working on the yard crew. Our boys love to work with the tractors, mowers and weed-eaters. EspeciallyContinue reading “A Note To Weed-Eaters”

Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Where Was The Canon Hiding? And How Did You Find It?

IM friend Ragamuffin was recently in a debate with some sisters who claim that Roman Catholics are not Christians, don’t worship Jesus, etc., and the subject of the canon came up. His conversation partner, “pilgrimsdaughter,” covered a lot of topics, such as a kind of Landmark view of the church, and then got around toContinue reading “Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Where Was The Canon Hiding? And How Did You Find It?”

iMonk 101: When I Am Weak: Why we must embrace our brokenness and never be good Christians

This is perhaps my favorite statement of the Gospel that I’ve ever written. The best sermons should preach to yourself. The Luther quote at the end still rocks me. I’ve been working on this to make it “book friendly,” and I wanted to share it with the IM audience again. If you’re a “good Christian,”Continue reading “iMonk 101: When I Am Weak: Why we must embrace our brokenness and never be good Christians”

Riffs: 04:06:09: Nica Lalli: “No Religion? No Problem”

UPDATE: All Comments are in moderation. UPDATE II: Readers might also enjoy “A God Shaped Void? Maybe Not.” From May ’06. Nica Lalli is an unbeliever, and she’s feeling good about it. It seems that her team is growing. In fact, it’s the fastest growing “religion in town:” no religion. (Lalli recently wrote on theContinue reading “Riffs: 04:06:09: Nica Lalli: “No Religion? No Problem””

iMonk 101: “The Happy Enough Protestant”

From March ’08. Because I’ve been wrestling with Protestant/Catholic issues throughout this past year, I receive a lot of email from those who have moved outside of their lifelong evangelicalism and somewhere within sight of the catholic tradition, if not the Roman Catholic church. Some of that mail takes me to blogs and the writingContinue reading “iMonk 101: “The Happy Enough Protestant””

Michael Bell on “How the Recession May Fuel Church Growth”

IM First Officer Michael Bell takes the helm for another look at the statistical data facing evangelicals. This time the news is hopeful, as he explores a connection between the recession and Protestant church growth. Welcome back Michael. (Visit Michael at The Eclectic Christian.) Michael Spencer recently republished an article which looked at the problemsContinue reading “Michael Bell on “How the Recession May Fuel Church Growth””

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #133

This week: What are we endorsing Two Blogs Down? + Rick Warren’s Four-For-One Special. Outstanding detailed review of the Kindle 2. MMI on the Rick Warren Special David Head on the Rick Warren Special My great sponsor: New Reformation Press. New products available: New music and DVDs. Intro music by Daniel Whittington. Exit Music byContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #133”