Put down that remote, don’t touch that dial. It’s what every blogger envies: The iMonk Weekend File. (Otherwise known as taking a break from blogging about homosexuals and James Dobson to chase and shoot a few other rabbits.) This week’s program: My Beef with Mac recipe, Christianity’s problem with politics, and the books I boughtContinue reading “The iMonk Weekend File: 1/29/05”
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How did Paul respond to homosexuality in his culture?
Paul faced homosexuality in his culture. What did he do?
Dobson Doesn't Represent Me
The discussion at the BHT these days has drifted towards James Dobson, and I finally posted how I feel about this good man who doesn’t represent me and my views most of the time. Criticizing anything about Dobson brings on the mail, so keep those cards and letters coming. Update: What do I believe aboutContinue reading “Dobson Doesn't Represent Me”
The Laughter Just Beyond The Door
When I was a little boy, we lived in a very small house, and my bedroom was connected to the living room by one door. My bed was in the corner of this big bedroom, and I would go to bed- depending on my age- at 8 or 9 or 10. And I would layContinue reading “The Laughter Just Beyond The Door”
The iMonk's Weekend File 1/22/05
I’ve got three topics running around in my head. All are important and deserve some ink. I’ll call it the iMonk’s Weekend File. Nothing too long and complex, but enough to say things that need to be said. Maybe they will reappear later as actual IM essays or BHT discussions. Would love your comments orContinue reading “The iMonk's Weekend File 1/22/05”
What's best for the children: A story about Bob
Somewhere in this world, there is a guy named Bob. Bob is a Christian. Married. Couple of small kids. He’s got the family every church wants. And that is the problem. Every church in town has a children’s program for Bob’s kids. There’s a clown at this church, pizza at that one, a children’s choirContinue reading “What's best for the children: A story about Bob”
What He Believed, He Lived: A Tribute to the Rev. W.O. Spencer
On Sunday morning, January 9th, 2005, my uncle, the Rev. Willie Offutt “W.O.” Spencer came to the end of his earthly journey. He was 88 years old. Married to my Aunt Dot for 67 years, pastor of my home church- Hall Street Baptist- for 25 years, and active in the ministry for over 50 years.Continue reading “What He Believed, He Lived: A Tribute to the Rev. W.O. Spencer”
A Prayer for Alex: What to do when your child says he doesn't believe any more.
A friend stopped in to ask me some questions about her 6th grade son’s sudden announcement that he no longer believed in God or Jesus. Our time was simply too short for a substantial answer, so I thought it would be a good topic for an essay. Probably others are facing similar struggles with yourContinue reading “A Prayer for Alex: What to do when your child says he doesn't believe any more.”
On The Side of the Rebel Jesus: Ron Sider's Quixotic Quest for An Ethical Evangelicalism
All the streets are filled with laughter and light And the music of the season And the merchants’ windows are all bright With the faces of the children And the families hurrying to their homes As the sky darkens and freezes They’ll be gathering around the hearths and tales Giving thanks for all God’s gracesContinue reading “On The Side of the Rebel Jesus: Ron Sider's Quixotic Quest for An Ethical Evangelicalism”
Ten Things…and Ten More things: How To Turn Me Into A Democrat
I was raised a Democrat. FDR was the fourth member of the Trinity. No…..really, he was the third because I heard a lot more about him than I did about the Holy Spirit. FDR and the Democrats kept my dad’s family from starving to death….or at least that’s what I was told. They led theContinue reading “Ten Things…and Ten More things: How To Turn Me Into A Democrat”
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