Author Archives: Chaplainmike

iMonk 101: The Magnificent Young Men and Their Pastoring Machines (Revisited)

Our wayback machine today takes us to the first year of Internet Monk.com, where you’ll find a lengthy essay called “Those Magnificent Young Men and Their Pastoring Machines.” (Excuse the spelling errors. No proofreading in the old days.) It’s my original rant about what was happening to the practice of the pastorate at the time.Continue reading “iMonk 101: The Magnificent Young Men and Their Pastoring Machines (Revisited)”

The Internet Monk Resolutions for 2009

Reading all these spiritual resolutions all day has made me feel so ashamed of myself. I need to set better goals. So I may be a little late, but here they are: The Internet Monk’s 2009 Resolutions. (In your face, Jonathan Edwards.) I hope they inspire you. 1. I really need to stop stubbing myContinue reading “The Internet Monk Resolutions for 2009”

Denise Day Spencer: It’s OK to Pretend + Chaplain Mike’s Journey

My wife, Denise, is a great writer. Her blog isn’t updated as often as this one, but when it is, it’s worth it. If you are a lover of animals, then get a kleenex and read her latest narrative. If you folks will encourage Denise, maybe we can get her to write more. I’d especiallyContinue reading “Denise Day Spencer: It’s OK to Pretend + Chaplain Mike’s Journey”

Bonhoeffer and Making the Best Use of Everything

I generally enjoy the Kindlings Muse podcast from Dick Staub, but the episode I listened to today was especially good. It was a full introduction to the life and thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian and martyr. This presentation was done by the outstanding Presbyterian preacher and author, Earl Palmer. (What a great blessingContinue reading “Bonhoeffer and Making the Best Use of Everything”

A Time To Run Away and Look Back: Frank Schaeffer’s Calvin Becker Trilogy Considered

UPDATE: Here’s my review of Crazy For God. I’ve been reading quite a few novels and autobiographies. Some of you need to shut off the theology and read something else. Maybe read Calvin’s Institutes for a year or something. That was joke. Anyway… I just finished Frank Schaeffer’s Calvin Becker Trilogy. (I talked about themContinue reading “A Time To Run Away and Look Back: Frank Schaeffer’s Calvin Becker Trilogy Considered”

Just Beyond The 100th Time

Dedicated to all of you on the same journey. Keep faith and keep going. You’re not alone. It’s time for one of your favorite programs here at Internet Monk.com: “Secret, Terrible, Unspoken Thoughts…REVEALED!” Today’s secret thought was uttered by a commenter in a recent discussion thread, but it’s the kind of terrible thought that lurksContinue reading “Just Beyond The 100th Time”

iMonk 101: Mainlines….We’re Having A Moment Here

I wrote this piece in July of ’07. It garnered 70 comments and some grousy updates on my part. (You can read the original here.) I’m reprinting the post with a clear comment thread because I feel the sentiment I expressed in this piece is even more true now than ever: there are thousands ofContinue reading “iMonk 101: Mainlines….We’re Having A Moment Here”

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #122

New Year. Review of the Becker Trilogy. NOTE: Some may have downloaded a shortened version. Cut out at 16. You missed 4 minutes. Our sponsors are: New Reformation Press. Order your copy of the Treasury of Daily Prayer from NRP. And do it soon. Zaccheus Press– Fine Catholic Books, including Priestblock 25487. Lawrence Feingold’s Lectures.Continue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #122”