Death: The Road That Must Be Traveled For this boy, coming to terms with death ain’t no easy thing. by Michael Spencer Perhaps passing through the gates of death is like passing through the gate in a pasture fence. On the other side, you keep walking, without the need to look back. No shock, noContinue reading “Death: The road that must be traveled”
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Dear students
Dear Students by Steve McFarland Dear Students, This is not easy. What I am about to tell you may scare you, anger you or inspire you. I feel the need to apologize now so that what I am going to tell you will land soft and gentle upon your young, eager spirits. And so IContinue reading “Dear students”
He found it
He Found It The press keeps a straight face for the Howard Dean Tent Revival. by Michael Spencer I really can’t blame Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean for talking about religion, even if he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It’s been proven that the public will pay attention to what politicians say about religionContinue reading “He found it”
Stepping off the bandwagon
Stepping Off The Bandwagon Reflections on five years in the fast lane of contemporary worship by Daniel Whittington Daniel Whittington is a 25 year old musician and professional slacker. He was introduced to the drug of rock n roll at a young age by his cold and heartless father, and has never been the sameContinue reading “Stepping off the bandwagon”
Sex in dangerous places: A letter of advice about sex and the single Christian guy
Sex in Dangerous Places A letter of advice about sex and the single Christian guy. by Michael Spencer Dear Thomas, Thanks for your letter. Has it really been years? Perhaps I should just admit that I am a very poor correspondent, and not act like I didn’t know I have neglected our friendship. I hopeContinue reading “Sex in dangerous places: A letter of advice about sex and the single Christian guy”
Lessons of the gladiator
Lessons of the Gladiator by Michael Spencer Stock car racing is one of those gems of America’s heartland that must be a complete puzzle to the coastal cultural gatekeepers. With its roots in running moonshine and it’s heroes being very blue-collar, non-PBS types, it surely seems a very bizarre universe of grown men acting likeContinue reading “Lessons of the gladiator”
A Father’s Day remembrance
A Father’s Day Remembrance The Memories, Love and Lessons That Came From Our Dads by Michael Spencer The more time passes, the more I love my dad, S.L. “Sim” Spencer, who passed away in 1993. Maybe it has to do with walking through more and more of the life that he lived, as I growContinue reading “A Father’s Day remembrance”
Midnight Shift at the Radioland Asylum
Midnight Shift at the Radioland Asylum by Eric Rigney Summary: In these articles, Eric Rigney returns from a long sabbatical fit, tanned and in fighting form.. In a two-part descent into madness, he tackles both radio preaching and bad language. You may be surprised which one he’s in favor of… • • • PART IContinue reading “Midnight Shift at the Radioland Asylum”
Guide For The Cussin’ Christian
Guide For The Cussin’ Christian The most detailed examination of the ethics of “cussin’” in the English language. by Eric Rigney NOTE: This is a really cool article, and would be a great piece to forward to non-Christian friends to show them that some Christians do think through issues and come out differently than theContinue reading “Guide For The Cussin’ Christian”
Talk hard: The role of the critic in Christianity
Talk Hard In which the iMonk describes and defends the role of the critic in Christianity. by Michael Spencer In the almost four years that The Internet Monk web site has been posting my thoughts on the door of the world, I’ve received over a thousand letters. Pretty cool. And 95 percent of them haveContinue reading “Talk hard: The role of the critic in Christianity”
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