Category Archives: Guest Bloggers

Randy Thompson: Following the Horses in the American Parade

Note from CM: I’m happy to share a post by Randy Thompson today. Randy has been in ministry for over 27 years, with 21 years of pastoral experience in New England. These days he and his wife Jill offer hospitality, encouragement, and spiritual refreshment to other ministers at Forest Haven, a retreat center in the hills ofContinue reading “Randy Thompson: Following the Horses in the American Parade”

Fr. Ernesto on the Syria Crisis

Note from CM: This was posted on Aug. 29, 2013 at Fr. Ernesto’s blog, OrthoCuban. He graciously gave permission to reproduce it here. When he wrote me, Fr. Ernesto added this update: Since my original blog post was written, the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, who lives in Damascus, His HolinessContinue reading “Fr. Ernesto on the Syria Crisis”

Pete Enns on Christians and the Old Testament

This post was first published on Peter Enns’s blog, Rethinking Biblical Christianity, on July 29, 2013. * * * When Christians run up against interpretive challenges in the Old Testament – like killing Canaanites to take their land or the meaning of the Adam story vis-à-vis science – a common way of handling these challenges isContinue reading “Pete Enns on Christians and the Old Testament”

Chris Smith: A Joyful and Vibrant Life: Cultivating Community as Slow Churches

Note from CM: My friend C. Christopher Smith is editor of The Englewood Review of Books, and author of several books, including the forthcoming Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus, (co-authored with John Pattison, IVP/Praxis, Spring 2014). You can, and are encouraged to connect with the conversation about Slow Church on ChrisContinue reading “Chris Smith: A Joyful and Vibrant Life: Cultivating Community as Slow Churches”

Adam McHugh on the Aftermath of Ministry

Note from CM: A couple of years ago, I called Adam McHugh my “doppelganger.” Reading his stuff and corresponding with him, I felt a true kindred spirit. Recently, I discovered that he’s had some significant changes in his life, once more going through experiences to which I can easily relate. I encourage you to goContinue reading “Adam McHugh on the Aftermath of Ministry”

How I Teach My Children About Jesus

I first met Laree Lindburg at a writers’ conference six or seven years ago. We have been good friends, and even business partners, ever since. Laree, her husband, and their three boys live in a flyover state in the heartland. I asked her to share how she teaches her boys about Jesus. Welcome Laree toContinue reading “How I Teach My Children About Jesus”

Michael Newnham: God and Disaster

Note from CM: We will give the last word on this stormy week to one of our friends. One of the blogs in our Blogroll that I go to regularly is Phoenix Preacher, Michael Newnham’s simple yet provocative and readable site. He is the author of Make Your Own Application. In the aftermath of theContinue reading “Michael Newnham: God and Disaster”

Len Wilson: The Unnecessary Tragedy of Artists and the Church

Note from CM: A regular reader emailed me about an article that impressed him, encouraging me to consider it for IM. So I went to Len Wilson’s blog and was likewise stimulated by his words and insights. I have added Len’s site to our Blogroll, and recommend that you check it out. He introduces today’sContinue reading “Len Wilson: The Unnecessary Tragedy of Artists and the Church”

The Christian Monist on Celestial Dissatisfaction

Note from CM: One of the blogs I turn to regularly is The Christian Monist.  J. Michael Jones always writes interesting and insightful posts, and I want to pass one of them on to you today. Some day I will do some writing about Woody Allen, who has been one of my favorite writers andContinue reading “The Christian Monist on Celestial Dissatisfaction”