Category Archives: Guest Bloggers

From the iMonk Archives – The Mood of Advent: We All Need A Savior

Whereas the first week of Advent focuses on the hope of the new creation, the second week looks around at the sinful world we live in now. The mood could not be more different. This is the week we learn to lament. Seeing the evil, corruption, and injustice around us (and in us), we cryContinue reading “From the iMonk Archives – The Mood of Advent: We All Need A Savior”

A Favorite Gospel Word

Continue to pray for the iMonk and health concerns. Today’s guest post is from Chaplain Mike Mercer… Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people (Luke 1.68, NASB) In his wonderful book on pastoral ministry, The Jesus-Driven Ministry, Ajith Fernando quotes a classic seventeenth centuryContinue reading “A Favorite Gospel Word”

Getting to Know You…Christmas-Style

Guest post today by Chaplain Mike Mercer… Since I am a guest-blogger here at Internet Monk, and since the audience is huge and made up of many different sorts of folks, I thought we might have some “getting to know you” time today. As your genial guest host, I hope you’ll bear with me andContinue reading “Getting to Know You…Christmas-Style”

Evangelicalism and Special Seasons

Guest post today by Chaplain Mike Mercer… When I ministered in suburban evangelical churches (nine years in one as worship pastor), there were two times each year when I struggled most against the infiltration of American secular culture into the church. These two times also happened to be the main feasts of the church, ChristmasContinue reading “Evangelicalism and Special Seasons”

Riffs: 11:14:09: Patrol Magazine and Evangelicals Who Won’t “Get Over It”

I asked for permission to reprint an entire editorial column from the always provocative and frequently dead-on-target Patrol Magazine. It’s entitled “Get Over It.” It’s the latest installment in The Coming Evangelical Collapse, as far as I’m concerned. There aren’t enough ways to say “Yes” and “Amen” to this editorial. I’ll have more to sayContinue reading “Riffs: 11:14:09: Patrol Magazine and Evangelicals Who Won’t “Get Over It””

Guest Review: Denise Spencer on Living the Lord’s Prayer by Albert Hasse, O.F.M.

Visit Denise’s blog where this review first appeared. When I first began this book I was rather dubious. What did this author have to say about such a tried-and-true topic that hadn’t already been said a hundred times? My reluctance was unfounded, however, and I’m happy to report that I enjoyed the book immensely. FatherContinue reading “Guest Review: Denise Spencer on Living the Lord’s Prayer by Albert Hasse, O.F.M.”

Dr. Timothy George on The Baptist View of the Lord’s Supper

UPDATE: Dr. George has an article at Christianity Today this week: What Baptists Can Learn From Calvin. As a student at Southern Seminary in the early 80’s, I was blessed beyond measure to have a young, brilliant and engaging church history professor named Dr. Timothy George. I’ve long admired Dr. George and his teaching onContinue reading “Dr. Timothy George on The Baptist View of the Lord’s Supper”

Reader Reviews: Andrew Marin’s Love Is An Orientation

A few weeks ago, IM reader Chris Giammona made it possible for 20 IM readers to receive a free copy of Andrew Marin’s significant and helpful book, Love Is An Orientation. As a condition for receiving the book, each reader agreed to write a brief response. Here are the first five of those responses. TheContinue reading “Reader Reviews: Andrew Marin’s Love Is An Orientation”

Theology Study Toolbar Available From Renewing the Mind/Michael Patton

Our friend Michael Patton at Credo House, Renewing the Mind Ministries and The Theology Program has an announcement at his site that may be of interest to some of the IM audience. “I have designed a theological toolbar to lead you to all the best and most trustworthy sites on the web. Included: * OnlineContinue reading “Theology Study Toolbar Available From Renewing the Mind/Michael Patton”