BHT Fellow Judson posted: “I just received a recorded phone call from my pastor inviting me to attend Easter Sunday.” Lurker Eric replied with this gem: “Press 1 if you will be attending the Traditional Easter Sunrise Service to be held in the (insert local Jr. College stadium here).” “Press 2 if you will beContinue reading “Priceless BHT Comment”
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Read it again…and don't skip the hard parts
Let’s be honest. A lot of Christians have no idea what to do with the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry. What does it mean? What does it have to do with evangelism, church growth and “having a great life now?”
The iMonk Weekend File: 3:12:05
A story on franchised churches, a personal question that is really troubling me, and a few thoughts on “What is Faith?”
SBC Conservatism Vs Emergent Pragmatism: Round One
How dangerous is this man? Apparently he’s dangerous enough that Kentucky Baptists don’t want to take the chance of hearing what he has to say about evangelism and church growth. He doesn’t have anything to say on homosexuality that wouldn’t hurt someone (his words) and he’s not sure that those of other religions who becomeContinue reading “SBC Conservatism Vs Emergent Pragmatism: Round One”
Eugene Peterson: A Voice That Must Be Heard
I am always aware that those who read the Internet Monk may not realize that when you hear my voice, you are really hearing the voice of those who have influenced me. There is no one who has influenced me more than Eugene Peterson. There is a lot I could say about all of Peterson’sContinue reading “Eugene Peterson: A Voice That Must Be Heard”
Have We Said Too Much? (About Marriage, that is)
Recently, my daughter returned from a conference at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. She had a fabulous time, but she mentioned something unusual. She said that every public prayer contained a request for God to guide the conference participants in finding a spouse. This wasn’t the theme of the conference, but the conference wasContinue reading “Have We Said Too Much? (About Marriage, that is)”
The iMonk Weekend File: 2:18:05
I’m bringing over some BHT posts for this edition of the weekend file. First, some honest thoughts about how the “inerrancy” debate intersects with my own experience as a Christian. Then, a story from the Spencer Family Hall of Fame. Let’s just say that our Valentine’s day was….uh….memorable.
Who's On Our Team?: An Exercise in Identifying Stereotypes
I am getting beaten up pretty badly in the blogosphere right now, so let’s try to think about the subject of conformity. I would like to invite you to explore with me the following thesis: Christians in America are increasingly falling into the stereotypical categories being created by the engines of the culture war, makingContinue reading “Who's On Our Team?: An Exercise in Identifying Stereotypes”
The iMonk Weekend File: 2/5/05
Should I say I have been O-verblogged with O-pinion about O-steen? Has my blog become the “Story of O?” ‘Tis true. The many deeds of Prosper-O hath made my island a regular traffic jam this week. But I press on, even if J-O can’t be distracted, and the O-Dogg still be rappin’, yappin’ and clappin’Continue reading “The iMonk Weekend File: 2/5/05”
The Method In The Madness: The Mystery of Joel Osteen
“This is my Bible. I am what it says I am, I have what it says I have, I can do what it says I can do. Today I’ll be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert, my heart is receptive, I’ll never be the same, in Jesus name.”– CongregationalContinue reading “The Method In The Madness: The Mystery of Joel Osteen”
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