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The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018

The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018 From AOL: Who says this isn’t a great country? What could be better than a 104 year-old WWII veteran throwing out the first pitch for the Memphis Redbirds, triple-A affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals. From the New York Times: For many reasons we’ve been hearing aContinue reading “The IM Saturday Monks Brunch: July 7, 2018”

Made in Canada, eh? “Respect” and a Summer Jobs Program

This is somewhat old news, but a story that Internet Monk readers may find interesting. The government of Canada had a complaint they had to deal with: If they were as committed to women’s rights as they claimed, then why were they allowing grant money for summer jobs to go to funding graphic protests atContinue reading “Made in Canada, eh? “Respect” and a Summer Jobs Program”

Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download

Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download We are reviewing the book, Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona, subtitled Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Today we look at Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith:Continue reading “Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 2- Emerging Adult Faith: Not an LP, but a Digital Download”

Independence Day 2018: The New Colossus

Independence Day 2018 The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; herContinue reading “Independence Day 2018: The New Colossus”

Brueggemann: On taking a route other than our zeal or certitude

Note from CM: Friends, I thought this a good follow-up to yesterday’s discussion about my “both/and” perspective on things. • • • Not many of us need advice about what to do with our life. Not many of us want such advice either. We may not agree on what to do, but most of usContinue reading “Brueggemann: On taking a route other than our zeal or certitude”

Just in case you’re wondering…I’m a both/and person

I am a both/and kind of person. This is a rather uncomfortable place to be in today’s polarized world. I know there are more of us out there, but our voices are getting drowned out by partisans and tribalists. At any rate, I thought I might list some of the ways (peculiar perhaps) that IContinue reading “Just in case you’re wondering…I’m a both/and person”

Adam Palmer: How Liturgy Saved My Faith

How Liturgy Saved My Faith by Adam Palmer Here’s what you need to know about me: I was raised by Charismatic parents in a Charismatic church. The first Bible I ever bought for myself was the Spirit-Filled Life Bible, one that had an emphasis on all the scriptures that had to do with the giftsContinue reading “Adam Palmer: How Liturgy Saved My Faith”

Saturday Brunch, June 30, 2018 Surprise Edition

Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Ready for some brunch? You know what I love about going to a brunch? Surprises. Brunch is unpredictable. They might serve you roast beef, they might serve you eggs Benedict, they might serve you French Toast. You just never know. There is a “suprise” element. Well, we’re goingContinue reading “Saturday Brunch, June 30, 2018 Surprise Edition”

Why I am an Ally – Part 5 – My Conversation with Geoff

Welcome to part five in the series. If you would like to catch up on other posts in this series, or on anything else I have written, Internet Monk keeps them all here. My Conversation with Geoff Six years ago I received Birthday greetings from Geoff, a former work colleague. He wrote: Michael, Happy Birthday.Continue reading “Why I am an Ally – Part 5 – My Conversation with Geoff”

Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 1- Creation, Beauty, and Science

Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 1- Creation, Beauty, and Science We are going to look at the book, Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona, subtitled Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Greg Cootsona (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is a writer, researcher, and speaker.Continue reading “Mere Science and Christian Faith, by Greg Cootsona: Chapter 1- Creation, Beauty, and Science”