The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: September 15, 2018 It’s our final brunch of the summer and we have our usual mix of the sublime, the ridiculous, and the concerning. From neon church stages to hurricane devastation, it’s our pleasure to present this feast for your weekend consideration. What happened to the altar? Thanks to PaulContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: September 15, 2018”
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Escaping the Wilderness: Part Two – Looking back
I am about to exit what we call the Post-Evangelical Wilderness. I think. Over the next few Fridays I will be recounting parts of my journey both from the distant past, as well as from the recent past. I will also be discussing where I am heading and why. As a way of further introductionContinue reading “Escaping the Wilderness: Part Two – Looking back”
Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship By John Polkinghorne (Part 2a) — Comparative Heuristics
Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship By John Polkinghorne (Part 2a) — Comparative Heuristics We are reviewing the book, “Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship” by John Polkinghorne. Today we will look at the first part of Chapter 2- Comparative Heuristics. One of the lessons that quantum science teaches us about physical realityContinue reading “Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship By John Polkinghorne (Part 2a) — Comparative Heuristics”
Wendell Berry: “The best of human work…”
The best of human work defers always to the in-forming beauty of Nature’s work. But human work, true to the nature of places as it should be, is not natural and is not a mirror held up to nature. At best it is the gift of the Heavenly Muse to the farmer’s art or theContinue reading “Wendell Berry: “The best of human work…””
Rowan Williams on the Bible (1)
Rowan Williams on the Bible (1) Today we continue our series of reflections on Rowan Williams’s book, Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer. We move on to the second big theme of the practice of being Christian — hearing God speak through the Bible. For when you see a group of baptized people listening toContinue reading “Rowan Williams on the Bible (1)”
Open Mic: “The Bible teaches…?”
Open Mic: “The Bible teaches…?” Billy Graham was famous for making his preaching points by introducing them with the phrase, “The Bible says…” Every week, pastors and preachers tell their listeners and congregations, “The Bible teaches…” What do they mean by saying that? I invite you to an open forum discussion today on that question.Continue reading “Open Mic: “The Bible teaches…?””
Sermon: A Dog at the Table
Sermon: A Dog at the Table Note: updated, final edited version ready for preaching this morning From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughterContinue reading “Sermon: A Dog at the Table”
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: September 8, 2018
The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: September 8, 2018 Of all weeks, I hereby declare this week’s brunch a NO-TRUMP ZONE. I would like to enjoy my brunch in peace, thank you. Welcome to September in the Heartland… We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcomeContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: September 8, 2018”
Escaping the Wilderness: Part 1 – The canoe trip
It is good to be back writing an Internet Monk again after a much needed two week writing break. I wrote back in July that I was hoping to do one more canoe trip this year. Well, a few weeks ago I finally got the broken thwarts on my canoe repaired and took to theContinue reading “Escaping the Wilderness: Part 1 – The canoe trip”
Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship by John Polkinghorne- Part 1
Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship By John Polkinghorne (Part 1) I’m going to review the book, “Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship” by John Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne was professor of mathematical physics at the University of Cambridge from 1968 to 1979, when he resigned his chair to study for the priesthood, becoming anContinue reading “Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship by John Polkinghorne- Part 1”
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