By Chaplain Mike Christians are addicted to “answers.†For some reason, we think the ultimate favor we can do for the world is to explain the ways of God. I humbly disagree. This issue came up again recently when John Piper wrote a blog post on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Of course, youContinue reading “Addicted to “Answers””
Category Archives: Evangelical Issues
Single? Need Not Apply
By Chaplain Mike Alert reader Jason notified us about an interesting article that discusses a topic most evangelical churches don’t publicly acknowledge or talk about: discrimination against single pastors. Writing in the New York Times, Erik Eckholm begins his story with an example: “Like all too many Americans, Mark Almlie was laid off in theContinue reading “Single? Need Not Apply”
The Bible Does Not Speak to That
By Chaplain Mike The other day I was reading a blog that will remain unnamed. I’m not interested in interacting personally with the author or “answering” his post. I simply want to use his take on a particular subject as an illustration to make a point here today. That point is: The Bible simply doesContinue reading “The Bible Does Not Speak to That”
Our Inadequate Grasp of “Culture”
By Chaplain Mike I hope you will join the conversation as I continue to work through James Davison Hunter’s book, To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World. In our first discussion, we talked through a question: If America has as many people with faith commitments asContinue reading “Our Inadequate Grasp of “Culture””
Open Mic: Why So Little “Impact”?
By Chaplain Mike I am catching up with some books that I have wanted to read for some time. One is James Davidson Hunter’s, To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World, a provocative look at how we understand and call Christians to participate in the church’sContinue reading “Open Mic: Why So Little “Impact”?”
Is It a Pastor?
By Chaplain Mike The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. – 1Tim 1:5, NASB I have made my views known early and often on the subject of pastoral care, pastoral visitation, and relational pastoral ministry here at Internet Monk. In my opinion, suchContinue reading “Is It a Pastor?”
Is It a Church?
By Chaplain Mike Damaris sent me a link to an article that appeared in our local Indianapolis paper the other day. You can read it HERE. The title on the web-edition was, “Brownsburg Church Promotes God as an Expert on Sex.” I think the print edition ran a title something like, “Sex, Drugs, and Rock-n-Roll,”Continue reading “Is It a Church?”
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”
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”
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