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Don’t Overlook One Small Victory for the PCUSA

<img id="image1901" src="https://internetmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/pcusa-logo-4.thumbnail.jpg" hspace=5 align=left alt="pcusa-logo-4.jpg" /I know a few of my readers will decry this decision, but I hope you will understand that if we differ, it is not because of a lack of charity or appreciation for the complications of the situation the PCUSA and other mainlines find themselves in. My own valuesContinue reading “Don’t Overlook One Small Victory for the PCUSA”

Larry Norman Interview and Tribute on Drew Marshall’s Program

Drew Marshall, one of the finest interviewers anywhere, is replaying his two hour interview with Larry Norman and posting this past week’s Larry Norman tribute, which contained comments from Keaggy and Stonehill. If you are a Larry Norman friend, you won’t want to miss these great programs. Thank you Drew!

Rare: Eugene Peterson Video Interview

Here’s a rarity. Thanks to Subverting Mediocrity for this video of Eugene Peterson doing a public interview at a writer’s event last year.

The Vilesidious Letters: On Christian Schools

As C.S. Lewis (apologies, sir) said, it is not difficult to come into this kind of correspondence, once one knows the trick. This “letter” appears to be about Christian schools. Hmmmmm….You can leave Vilesidious a comment, but I don’t think he’ll answer. Dear Slimebeetle, It is with mixed amusement and amazement that I read yourContinue reading “The Vilesidious Letters: On Christian Schools”

The Church: Flawed and Finished (Final F.A.Q.)

UPDATE: What makes unity more difficult? The continued propagation of new dogmas about non-essential matters that divide Christians from one another. 1. It’s surprising that you say denominations are inevitable when you seem to spend so much time saying they are wrong. Contradiction? Human beings are diverse in the fact of creation. I believe culturalContinue reading “The Church: Flawed and Finished (Final F.A.Q.)”

My Ash Wednesday Dilemma: In Which Your Internet Monk Asks for Help From The Audience

For the past hour, I’ve been trying to find a Protestant church nearby where I can go for Ash Wednesday service on February 6. If you don’t know where I live, let me put it this way: There are probably more churches marking Ash Wednesday in some Muslim countries than there are churches doing soContinue reading “My Ash Wednesday Dilemma: In Which Your Internet Monk Asks for Help From The Audience”

Michael On Today’s “Steve Brown, Etc.” Program

I had the great honor of being the guest on today’s Steve Brown, Etc. Program. Steve is a real hero of mine, and if we ever got together in real life, we’d need lawyers and bail money. Here’s a link to today’s program. Enjoy it and thanks again to Steve and the whole crew.

iMonk 101: Jesus = Salvation

I haven’t talked about Robert Capon in a while, so here’s a visit to one of my favorite past IM posts: “Jesus = Salvation.” I say this all the time in teaching and preaching. It’s been very helpful to me and hopefully to others. Capon got me there. I love you, Fr. Robert. If youContinue reading “iMonk 101: Jesus = Salvation”

Riffs: 01:02:08: Rocks Crying Out

UPDATE: There are many Joel Osteen posts at IM. Here’s one of the latest. Links will take you to others. Commenters whose comment amounts to “Jesus wouldn’t be blogging” should not be surprised that I do not post your comment. I don’t want to draw you into this abyss of sin. Slate Magazine’s Chris LehmannContinue reading “Riffs: 01:02:08: Rocks Crying Out”

Recommendation: The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church

I’m sure many of you have noticed that this web site is now being sponsored by New Reformation Press, and I appreciate all of you that have clicked over to NRP and visited. They have many outstanding products that you won’t find elsewhere. Very good people. Among the products I’d like to most recommend isContinue reading “Recommendation: The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church”