By Chaplain Mike I haven’t really offended anyone for awhile, but I’m pretty sure that streak stops with this one. Sorry, but somebody must speak up and draw a line somewhere when it comes to what some call “worship” music. Today, I’m writing about one song. Churches everywhere sing it these days. Many, many well-knownContinue reading “Someone Has to Put a Foot Down”
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A Funeral Rant
By Chaplain Mike I have been officiating funeral services since I was 22 years old, a young know-nothing pastor in the hills of Vermont. My first funeral was for an infant who died of SIDS. That service was held on the coldest, rainiest and iciest day I can remember. Outside. At the cemetery. It wasContinue reading “A Funeral Rant”
The Insatiable Beast Takes Another Bite
By Chaplain Mike That wonderful old Christian satire magazine The Wittenberg Door used to have a regular feature called, “Truth Is Stranger than Fiction.” That would be an apt way to describe this story I came across today. I couldn’t have made this up in a thousand years. And I don’t know whether to laughContinue reading “The Insatiable Beast Takes Another Bite”
A Rant from a Loser in the Worship Wars
By Chaplain Mike UPDATE: I’m not sure if some of you did not read the post carefully or if I communicated poorly, but I want to clarify something. This post is NOT about music styles and what styles are better or worse. This post is ultimately about how today’s evangelical church has changed the definitionContinue reading “A Rant from a Loser in the Worship Wars”
The Bad News of Self-Righteousness
By Chaplain Mike My reliable source for the culture war, prosperity gospel, and all things “trend-a-gelical” is The Christian Post. They call themselves “the nation’s most comprehensive Christian news website…delivering up-to-date news, information, and commentaries relevant to Christians across denominational lines.” Actually, most of the time it’s like walking into a bad Christian bookstore withContinue reading “The Bad News of Self-Righteousness”
Last Word On My Rant
Please read this post first if you haven’t already. Then you can be good and worked up before you read the following. If you are up to your backside in credit card debt, Dave Ramsey may have some advice for you that may help you get out of debt. If your marriage is in trouble,Continue reading “Last Word On My Rant”
Ranting And Raving
Warning: I am going to rant. I am going to rant and rave and basically have a fit. If you want something more fun and entertaining, I suggest you check out these amusing Nancy and Sluggo covers. Otherwise, proceed at your own risk. Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of thoseContinue reading “Ranting And Raving”
The Safest Place To Be
It’s a dangerous world out there. Lots of things to be aware of. So I think it best to identify a safe place, somewhere you can be assured of not being bothered by all of the bad in this world. And I have found just the place. It’s your nearby local Christian bookstore. Yes, youContinue reading “The Safest Place To Be”
I have to admit: I don’t get it
By Chaplain Mike This is all kind of off the top of my head, so take it for what it is — an impromptu rant. OK, this may seem like a weird thing to talk about, but I’m going to anyway. I’m sure most people don’t even think about it; the status quo is simplyContinue reading “I have to admit: I don’t get it”
Boot Camp Blather
By Chaplain Mike OK, I’ve had it. I feel a rant coming on. I’ve been commenting at a couple of sites that are known for their strong opinions (to say the least). These sites have grown louder and more shrill in recent days, shouting alarmist warnings about the faith/science debate, particularly with regard to sitesContinue reading “Boot Camp Blather”
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