Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Nov 25, 2005 Note from CM: As a follow-up to yesterday’s post on the Bible and depression, we present this classic Michael Spencer post on examples of mental illness in Scripture. Is there mental illness in the Bible? This question seeks to move us toward the question of mentalContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Is There Mental Illness in the Bible?”
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iMonk Classic: The Quotable iMonk
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Quotes from Various IM Posts Note from Chaplain Mike: Instead of running a complete classic Michael Spencer post today, we present some individual passages from past articles expressing Michael’s thoughts on various subjects. We hope you enjoy these bite-sized gems from the Internet Monk’s prolific pen. On the GospelContinue reading “iMonk Classic: The Quotable iMonk”
iMonk Classic: Evangelical Ecumenism and A Jesus-Shaped Guest List
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer November 6, 2009 POINT: Evangelicalism contains within itself some almost irresistible itches from its fundamentalist DNA. From time to time, the urge to scratch is almost overwhelming. These itches would include: “Must say that Catholics are not Christians….†“Must say that all things ecumenical are bad unless it’s guysContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Evangelical Ecumenism and A Jesus-Shaped Guest List”
iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (4)
Part Four (conclusion) of a series on pastoral ministry, featuring a classic Michael Spencer post. I’ve Got A Question Are pastors called to be church growth “entrepreneurs?” The contemporary pastorate seems to be all about church growth, not Christian growth. Evangelism has even been eclipsed by church growth. Worship is now about church growth. TheContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (4)”
iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (3)
Part Three of a series on pastoral ministry, featuring a classic Michael Spencer post. What’s Not to Like? As I have met and listened to these young pastors, I have been occaisonally impressed, but mostly distressed. With the surprisingly wide reach of some Internet Monk articles, I am sure that some young pastors believe IContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (3)”
iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (2)
Part two of a series on pastoral ministry, featuring a classic post by Michael Spencer Those Who Can’t, Teach My own seminary training was an example. I came from a church where the pastor was the preacher. His primary task was to pray, prepare and preach. Beyond that, pastoral care of the flock was expected,Continue reading “iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men in Their Pastoring Machines (2)”
iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men In Their Pastoring Machines (1)
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Undated Note: This week, in an effort to give special focus on pastoral ministry in the local church, we will be running Michael Spencer’s seminal post on the the subject, originally published in the first year of Internet Monk. This is a long article, so we will be spreadingContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Those Magnificent Young Men In Their Pastoring Machines (1)”
iMonk Classic: The “Real” Prosperity Gospel
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From Sept 16, 2008 A reader sent me a very nice note yesterday, talking about a bit of the scope and direction of my writing on this blog over the years. He mentioned something I want to share with you. Hear his idea and initial direction; then I wantContinue reading “iMonk Classic: The “Real” Prosperity Gospel”
iMonk Classic: “I Forgive Myself” — The Hardest Word?
Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer From Feb 19, 2008 One of the things I really don’t like about run-of-the-mill evangelical spirituality is the assumption that we’re all basically clones of each other. Cheerful clones. Mentally healthy clones. Good family clones. Conservative political clones. Happy at church clones. Like the same music clones. Clones whoContinue reading “iMonk Classic: “I Forgive Myself” — The Hardest Word?”
The Monk Who Wouldn’t Go Away
Today is Thomas Merton’s birthday. Merton played a big role in Michael Spencer’s spiritual development. In one of my conversations with Michael, I asked where I should start in reading Merton. He said I had to read The Seven Storey Mountain first in order to really understand Thomas Merton. I have since enjoyed many aContinue reading “The Monk Who Wouldn’t Go Away”
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