My wife, Denise, is a great writer. Her blog isn’t updated as often as this one, but when it is, it’s worth it. If you are a lover of animals, then get a kleenex and read her latest narrative. If you folks will encourage Denise, maybe we can get her to write more. I’d especiallyContinue reading “Denise Day Spencer: It’s OK to Pretend + Chaplain Mike’s Journey”
Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
“Incarnation” by Denise Day Spencer
He stands, poised on the brink of two worlds: One, land of eternal day, the other, earth of mire and clay. Behind Him, legions of heavenly host, bright faces covered, praising, all chanting, voices raising. Before Him, chaos yawning, swift and deep, known, yet unknown. Fear unfurling, death and darkness churning, swirling. He turns. OneContinue reading ““Incarnation” by Denise Day Spencer”
Recommendation and Review by Ryan Cordle: The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight
Trevin Wax doesn’t like the book very much. I’d like to welcome Ryan Cordle as guest blogger today with this review of Scot McKnight’s new book. In addition to his recent graduation from Ohio Christian University and joining the faculty where I teach as an English teacher, Ryan is my son-in-law. He’s a fine writerContinue reading “Recommendation and Review by Ryan Cordle: The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight”
iMonk 101: Denise Spencer’s Thoughts On A Daughter Leaving for College
Last night, the Spencer family ate Mexican in celebration of my daughter’s graduation from Ohio State University. It was a happy occasion in life’s journey. Long-time readers of this site may remember some of the key moments in this journey and the parallel journey of our son, who is still in school. Perhaps one ofContinue reading “iMonk 101: Denise Spencer’s Thoughts On A Daughter Leaving for College”
Tom Schwegler: Why Contemporary Music Makes Congregational Singing Difficult.
IM reader Tom sent me some responses to the Riff on “The Slow Death of Congregational Singing.” I thought his comments were well worth posting here for your reading and discussion. Thanks Tom. Michael, I don’t read your work as much as I used to, but I caught and appreciated your excellent post on congregationalContinue reading “Tom Schwegler: Why Contemporary Music Makes Congregational Singing Difficult.”
Guest Blogger: Patrick Kyle on Issues, Etc., Lutherans and the New Media
Patrick Kyle is a good friend of this website and I’ve asked him to share the exciting news of the Lutheran return to the airwaves with Issues, Etc. and much more. Here’s Partrick: Among Lutherans there is a long running half joke about how we are always twenty five years behind the times . IfContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Patrick Kyle on Issues, Etc., Lutherans and the New Media”
Recommendation and Review: The New Atheist Crusaders, and their Unholy Grail by Becky Garrison (Reviewed by Clark Bunch)
My good friend and associate Clark Bunch has been blogging for a while, and today he’s contributing a book review. You can read him regularly at The Master’s Table and his own weblog. Thanks for pitching today’s game, Clark. The New Atheist Crusaders, and their Unholy Grail by Becky Garrison Becky Garrison is an editorContinue reading “Recommendation and Review: The New Atheist Crusaders, and their Unholy Grail by Becky Garrison (Reviewed by Clark Bunch)”
A Special Offer to IM Readers and Friends from Jason Boyett
Jason Boyett is an outstanding author of helpful, practical, humorous books, several of which have been published by Relevant books. He’s a regular writer at Relevant Magazine, a guest blogger at the BHT and a friend of this web site. He’s got a great deal for those of you who could use his well-written, informativeContinue reading “A Special Offer to IM Readers and Friends from Jason Boyett”
Thinking About The Canon: A Lutheran View
UPDATE: A good and comprehensive collection of information on the various canon lists. Lots of good information. This second post in our discussion of canonization is from a frequent Internet Monk guest, Lutheran blogger Josh Strodtbeck. Josh will tell us about the Lutheran concept of the Canon, which is quite different from what many mayContinue reading “Thinking About The Canon: A Lutheran View”
Open Thread: The Good, the Bad and the Whatever in Christmas “Worship”
UPDATE: One of the reasons we go down this road every year is to laugh a bit and tell one another it’s OK. (Those of us in the evangelical wilderness need this. The rest of you talk amongst yourselves.) But we also do something else, which for a few is always difficult: we give ourselvesContinue reading “Open Thread: The Good, the Bad and the Whatever in Christmas “Worship””
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