Since we’re on the subject of confession, here is a look at the subject from the personal side. Today, Chaplain Mike presents this classic iMonk post that Michael wrote in October, 2008. Some Christians love to talk about the sins of Obama or gays or the mainstream media, but get really animated when I suggestContinue reading “IM Classic: Confession”
Category Archives: Sermons and Devotions
I Am the Least of These
I heard it again in church today. Last week, it was in our church bulletin, used to announce a youth mission project. It is the poster passage for all manner of missions and social justice ministries. How can you go wrong with a text that epitomized Mother Teresa, the very Scripture by which she herselfContinue reading “I Am the Least of These”
A New Year’s Message
Happy New Year. This post is from guest blogger Chaplain Mike. We encourage you to read the update posted below from iMonk and to join us all in praying for God’s ongoing comfort and help for Michael and his family in this time of need. May this post give assurance to them and to allContinue reading “A New Year’s Message”
The Annual “Mary” Discussion
MOD: Comments are now closed. Thank you to everyone who has participated in this discussion. No way we will resolve the major disagreements among us, but I hope you learned something from the conversation and will go forward with a greater appreciation for the Biblical picture of Mary. Today’s post is by guest blogger, ChaplainContinue reading “The Annual “Mary” Discussion”
Gospel Exhortations
Today’s guest post is by Chaplain Mike Mercer. For Michael & Denise. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.Continue reading “Gospel Exhortations”
Joy in the Journey
Today’s post is by Chaplain Mike Mercer. There is a joy in the journey, there’s a light we can love on the way. There is a wonder and wildness to life, and freedom for those who obey. All those who seek it shall find it, a pardon for all who believe. Hope for the hopelessContinue reading “Joy in the Journey”
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”
Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Lectionary Lesson Blahs
Mark 10:46 Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road.47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!†48 “BeContinue reading “Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Lectionary Lesson Blahs”
Preaching For Grownups: Mark 10:35-52
Today’s Lectionary passage in the Gospel of Mark was the requests of James and John, Jesus’ response and his teaching on greatness and servanthood. I would have titled this something like “What’s Wrong With Ambition?” These messages won’t be sent to the iTunes feed any more. You’ll have to pick them up here on theContinue reading “Preaching For Grownups: Mark 10:35-52”
Rerun
Read Luke 18:9-12 “He expects us to make mistakes. He gives us millions (indeed billions and trillions) of chances. If anything, God likes our weaknesses because it enables him to exercise his infinite mercy. When Paul prayed earnestly to be delivered from a particularly annoying weakness, God said to him, ‘My grace is enough forContinue reading “Rerun”
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