“Anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is only useless thinking and vain idolatry.â€- Martin Luther It’s been a very interesting day. I can’t tell you much about it, but I can tell you something. When a discussion starts about God, the Christian is not faced with the same choices as other people. [...]
Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: A Question About Apologists
6 Jan by
Tonight’s “Open Mic” question is a simple one. If you don’t get it, I’m not going to help you. Catholics, I thought about this just being about your team, but that wouldn’t be fair. OK. Here it is. Tonight’s iMonk Cafe Open Mic Question: “Why are apologists….you know…..why are they the way they are?” Some [...]
Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?
4 Jan by
Comments are closed on this post. Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.†11 Now it is evident that no one is justified [...]
iMonk 101: The Magnificent Young Men and Their Pastoring Machines (Revisited)
3 Jan by
Our wayback machine today takes us to the first year of Internet Monk.com, where you’ll find a lengthy essay called “Those Magnificent Young Men and Their Pastoring Machines.” (Excuse the spelling errors. No proofreading in the old days.) It’s my original rant about what was happening to the practice of the pastorate at the time. [...]
The Internet Monk Resolutions for 2009
2 Jan by
Reading all these spiritual resolutions all day has made me feel so ashamed of myself. I need to set better goals. So I may be a little late, but here they are: The Internet Monk’s 2009 Resolutions. (In your face, Jonathan Edwards.) I hope they inspire you. 1. I really need to stop stubbing my [...]
Denise Day Spencer: It’s OK to Pretend + Chaplain Mike’s Journey
2 Jan by
My wife, Denise, is a great writer. Her blog isn’t updated as often as this one, but when it is, it’s worth it. If you are a lover of animals, then get a kleenex and read her latest narrative. If you folks will encourage Denise, maybe we can get her to write more. I’d especially [...]
Bonhoeffer and Making the Best Use of Everything
2 Jan by
I generally enjoy the Kindlings Muse podcast from Dick Staub, but the episode I listened to today was especially good. It was a full introduction to the life and thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian and martyr. This presentation was done by the outstanding Presbyterian preacher and author, Earl Palmer. (What a great blessing [...]
A Time To Run Away and Look Back: Frank Schaeffer’s Calvin Becker Trilogy Considered
1 Jan by
UPDATE: Here’s my review of Crazy For God. I’ve been reading quite a few novels and autobiographies. Some of you need to shut off the theology and read something else. Maybe read Calvin’s Institutes for a year or something. That was joke. Anyway… I just finished Frank Schaeffer’s Calvin Becker Trilogy. (I talked about them [...]
