No one likes whining. I’ll try not to whine. I realize that if you speak out against mistreatment on others’ behalf, it’s justice. If you speak out on your own behalf, it’s whining. But maybe I can see the bottom of the boot better from down here and describe it more accurately. If that’s whining,Continue reading “Humane Resources”
Category Archives: Christian Humanism
Christians Need More Enemies
A word from Chaplain Mike: This is the first of what I hope will be many posts by good friend Damaris Zehner. Thanks, Damaris! We Christians ought to have more enemies. This post is not about fat and happy Christians needing more suffering to test their faith. It’s not about standing up for what weContinue reading “Christians Need More Enemies”
This Is Not Where I Live
By Chaplain Mike I am thoroughly enjoying writing on Internet Monk. This new venture has involved a huge change in my daily work and schedule, but I am thrilled to be pursuing this new avocation. Carrying on the legacy of Michael Spencer, who had such a unique voice and perspective to share, is a joyContinue reading “This Is Not Where I Live”
Are Liberals and Atheists Smarter?
On Thursdays we welcome posts from friends. Today, long time friend of IM Michael Bell examines some recent studies that come to some provocative conclusions. By Michael Bell A study just published in the March issue of the Social Psychology Quarterly confirms what many liberals and atheists have told us for years. Those who holdContinue reading “Are Liberals and Atheists Smarter?”
It’s OK…to Just Be a Christian
By Chaplain Mike MOD NOTE: Comments are closed. I hope this will come as a bit of good news to you today. Maybe it will help you stop beating yourself up unnecessarily. I hope it will help us all to that end. What I have to tell you is… It’s OK. It’s OK to justContinue reading “It’s OK…to Just Be a Christian”
Bruce Waltke on Staying in the Discussion
Posted by Chaplain Mike. Bruce Waltke is a renowned conservative Old Testament scholar. He served on the translation committees for the NASB and NIV Bibles. Waltke is a professor emeritus of Old Testament studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia and a former president of the Evangelical Theological Society. His commentary on Genesis isContinue reading “Bruce Waltke on Staying in the Discussion”
Classic iMonk: The Boat in the Backyard
A note from Chaplain Mike: We will be running some posts from the iMonk archives that deal with the subject of depression. This classic post that Michael Spencer wrote in 2004 tells the intimate story of a father’s depression and a boy who finally understands. When I was twelve years old, my father bought aContinue reading “Classic iMonk: The Boat in the Backyard”
From the iMonk Archives: Gospel Relevance=Gospel Application
Since we have been discussing the Gospel and how it shapes our Christian lives, let’s continue the conversation by taking a look at this classic IM post from April, 2007. It amazes me that the apostles immediately know- they KNOW- that Christianity has to be applied in ways they had never thought before. Perhaps theContinue reading “From the iMonk Archives: Gospel Relevance=Gospel Application”
iMonk 101: From Eclectic Christian – My first hand experience with Mental Illness
Today’s Guest Post is from IM First Officer Michael Bell… As you know iMonk has been running posts lately on the subject of mental illness and how the Bible views it. Here are some interesting thoughts and reflections from Michael Bell, someone who has experienced forms of mental illness in his own family. I haveContinue reading “iMonk 101: From Eclectic Christian – My first hand experience with Mental Illness”
iMonk 101: Is there Mental Illness in the Bible?
I am continuing reposting the 2005 series on Mental Illness. Is there mental illness in the Bible? This question seeks to move us toward the question of mental illness and the Gospel. The focus of the Bible is Jesus Christ. When we talk about anything else as it is presented in the Bible, we mustContinue reading “iMonk 101: Is there Mental Illness in the Bible?”
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