Guest Bloggers – Page 11 – The Internet Monk Archives

Andrew Perriman on “Becoming the Righteousness of God”

Note from CM: One blog I enjoy and learn from regularly is P.OST, Andrew Perriman’s site about “Evangelical theology for the age to come.” Andrew has combined theological studies and writing with pastoral and missional work in a wide range of contexts around the world. I find his writing extraordinarily stimulating. One good place to start toContinue reading “Andrew Perriman on “Becoming the Righteousness of God””

Marcus Felde: Alfa Church? Bravo Church? Charlie Church!

NOTE: The first time I met with the pastor with whom I’m working now, he shared some thoughts that I found extraordinarily wise and helpful. I asked if he would consider putting them in post form so I could share them with you, and he graciously agreed. Rev. Marcus Felde is the pastor of BethlehemContinue reading “Marcus Felde: Alfa Church? Bravo Church? Charlie Church!”

Fr. Ernesto on Liturgy

Thanks to our dear friend, Fr. Ernesto Obregon for contributing his insights on liturgy from the Orthodox perspective today. I encourage you to read his blog, Orthocuban. * * * Liturgy is not simply what we habitually do It is common to speak of liturgy as though it is little more than what we habituallyContinue reading “Fr. Ernesto on Liturgy”

Radical Enough? (part one)

Note: You may want to read the Christianity Today article, “Here Come the Radicals!” by Matthew Lee Anderson in conjunction with Dan’s post. Thanks to Dan for sharing these perspectives with us. Check out his blog at Sliced Soup. * * * A dozen or so years ago, I took my youth group to anContinue reading “Radical Enough? (part one)”

Guest Book Review: Miguel Discusses “Broken”

Broken: 7 ”Christian” Rules That Every Christian Ought to Break as Often as Possible by Jonathan Fisk Concordia Publishing House (2012) Reviewed by Miguel Ruiz * * * Broken: 7 “Christian” Rules That Every Christian Ought to Break as Often as Possible by Jonathan Fisk is a spirited romp through the circus of American ChristianityContinue reading “Guest Book Review: Miguel Discusses “Broken””

The Church Of England, Women Bishops, NT Wright & Complementarians

Mike Bell sent me a link yesterday to a blog written by Scott Lencke, an American serving as pastor of a church in Brussels, Belgium. The particular post Mike wanted me to read was one he felt should be shared with all iMonks. I agreed, and Scott graciously gave his permission to share it here.Continue reading “The Church Of England, Women Bishops, NT Wright & Complementarians”

What Happens After The Miracle?

Tokah is a longtime iMonk who was diagnosed with a disease that should have–taken her life—and it nearly did. Then God intervened. But what next? What happens after the miracle occurs? I had honestly never thought of this side of the miraculous before. JD And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him.Continue reading “What Happens After The Miracle?”

Guest Post: WTH on “There Is neither Art nor Pop, neither Indie or Mainstream…”

Note from CM: Long-time friend of IM and fellow at Michael’s Boar’s Head Tavern, Wenatchee the Hatchet is a classical guitarist and composer who blogs HERE. He is always thoughtful and thorough in what he writes, so I am delighted that he could contribute a post to our “Church Music Month.” * * * ThereContinue reading “Guest Post: WTH on “There Is neither Art nor Pop, neither Indie or Mainstream…””

Congregational Singing as Liturgical Renewal: Wesley’s Revival of the Lord’s Supper

We are looking this month at the topic of church music. Colleen Reiss Vermeulen lives in South Bend, Indiana where she joyfully sings many Wesleyan hymns at St. Matthew Co-Cathedral Parish, and is working on two (Two? Yes, two.) Masters degrees at the University of Notre Dame, but took time from her busy schedule to share thisContinue reading “Congregational Singing as Liturgical Renewal: Wesley’s Revival of the Lord’s Supper”

Guest Post: Pulpit Freedom Sunday: Do We Really Think This Is a Good Idea?

Note from CM: Randy Thompson is one of our faithful readers and commenters. He and his wife Jill host and minister to pastors and church workers at Forest Haven, a retreat in Bradford, NH. At the FH blog, Randy writes regular words of encouragement to those dealing with the stresses of ministry, and we haveContinue reading “Guest Post: Pulpit Freedom Sunday: Do We Really Think This Is a Good Idea?”