By Chaplain Mike A number of years ago, after having read some books by J.I. Packer, including the classic Knowing God, I picked up a small book he had written called, Growing in Christ. It claimed to be a guide to Christian basics, and it focused on the Apostles’ Creed, the Sacraments, the Lord’s Prayer,Continue reading “Catechism: A Final Word (for now)”
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A Most Biblical Practice, Largely Forgotten (2)
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A Most Biblical Practice, Largely Forgotten (1)
By Chaplain Mike My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. • ProverbsContinue reading “A Most Biblical Practice, Largely Forgotten (1)”
iMonk Classic: Lessons from a Lousy Referee
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From Sept 13, 2008 Note from CM: Since this is our national sports “holy week,” I thought I’d re-post one of Michael’s rare excursions into the use of sports to illustrate a spiritual point. I’m not usually the guy with sports illustrations, but this one couldn’t be passed up.Continue reading “iMonk Classic: Lessons from a Lousy Referee”
Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You
By Chaplain Mike I like the children’s sermon in a worship service. Many have suggested that adults usually get more out of it than they do the pastor’s sermon! I’ve heard my share of them over the years, good and bad. The best ones were simple, short, and directed to the imagination. It’s obviously wiseContinue reading “Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You”
iMonk Classic: Why Doesn’t The Church Talk About Domestic Abuse?
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From Sept 17, 2009 From Kentucky.com, following a high profile murder that followed a high profile history of domestic abuse: The news reports of the recent death of Amanda Ross, allege that she was a victim of domestic violence. Based on statistics, it is likely domestic violence is happeningContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Why Doesn’t The Church Talk About Domestic Abuse?”
IM Book Review: Turning Controversy into Church Ministry
By Chaplain Mike Turning Controversy into Church Ministry: A Christlike Response to Homosexuality by William P. Campbell (Zondervan, 2010) I responded to an invitation to participate in a “Blog Tour” of W.P. Campbell’s book on ministering to those in the homosexual community. In typical fashion, I’m tardy in getting my review out, but I hopeContinue reading “IM Book Review: Turning Controversy into Church Ministry”
Fear Not, Little Flock
By Chaplain Mike Last Sunday, my wife and I entered the side door of the old church building. The small entryway had a few steps that led up to two vintage oak doors. The one on the left led to the back corner of the sanctuary. Next to it, the right door led to anContinue reading “Fear Not, Little Flock”
A Suggested Program for the Church
By Chaplain Mike Let me be honest. Sometimes the designation “Post-Evangelical” can be unhelpful. If we only focus on what has been left behind rather than looking forward to new possibilities, we will never find a way out of the wilderness. I don’t want to be known as someone who just levels criticism. I won’tContinue reading “A Suggested Program for the Church”
Liturgy Is Not a “Style”
By Chaplain Mike I hope you will continue to put up with my ongoing journey into understanding the Lutheran way of practicing the Christian faith. In a comment the other day, someone asked if this is now a Lutheran site. Well, no. But since I’m walking on that path, what I’m learning is bound toContinue reading “Liturgy Is Not a “Style””
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