Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to findingContinue reading “Death Of An Autonomist”
Category Archives: Jeff Dunn
My Five Favorite Novels
Ok, so I am answering a question you didn’t ask. For some reason I think you want to know this anyway. You have been sitting there thinking, What is Jeff Dunn’s favorite fiction title of all time? What else would he recommend? And if you haven’t been thinking that, now you are. So I amContinue reading “My Five Favorite Novels”
Saturday Ramblings 8.7.10
Welcome to the Back To School edition of our weekly attempt to clean up the mess we make preparing delicious essays for you here at Internet Monk. Are all of the school-aged kiddos in your home ready to get back to structured learning? Do you have all the required school supplies? Backpack. Pencils. Erasers. Paper.Continue reading “Saturday Ramblings 8.7.10”
Difficult Scriptures: Exodus 4:24-26
I am often asked what the purpose of Internet Monk is. What are we trying to do? Depending on who is asking, and on whatever mood I’m in, I might answer in a variety of ways. But the response I give most often is that we are a wrestling mat where ideas are tossed. OurContinue reading “Difficult Scriptures: Exodus 4:24-26”
Qualified? Then You’re Not Qualified.
Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license. Those eight words comprise an entire chapter of Gordon MacKenzie’s classic book on creativity, Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool’s Guide to Surviving with Grace. I’m not going to talk about creativity just now, although that is something I love to discuss. And this is notContinue reading “Qualified? Then You’re Not Qualified.”
What’s In A Name?
I hate name tags. I really do. On the “hate” scale, I hate them more than I hate tomatoes, but not quite as much as I hate the Michigan Wolverines. About once a quarter or so, someone at church will decide that it is “Name Tag Sunday” and everyone will be greeted at the doorContinue reading “What’s In A Name?”
Saturday Ramblings 7.31.10
Both Lexus and Majesty, the horses who have graced Saturday Ramblings these last few months, have scampered off to greener pastures. Fortunately, we have found a suitable replacement. Mr. Bones will be with us for the foreseeable future, as no one else seems to want to step to the plate. With that introduction, please welcomeContinue reading “Saturday Ramblings 7.31.10”
Anne Rice Through With Christianity
Anne Rice, the novelist best known for Interview With A Vampire, announced that she is through with Christianity. On her Facebook site, Rice wrote this comment on Wednesday: For those who care, and I understand if you don’t: Today I quit being a Christian. I’m out. I remain committed to Christ as always but notContinue reading “Anne Rice Through With Christianity”
The Store Is Open
You will notice a new ad on our home page. If you didn’t notice it, please take time to notice it now. There. Nice, isn’t it? We are happy to announce the opening of iMonkPublishing, a new part of the Internet Monk community. This is a place where you can buy books that we recommendContinue reading “The Store Is Open”
Reading Assignment
Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start toContinue reading “Reading Assignment”
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