Comments on: The Internet Monk Resolutions for 2009 http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009 ...dispatches from the post-evangelical wilderness Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:44:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erik http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-352002 Erik Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:23:52 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-352002 I'm completely with you on <b>#7</b> but I fear I'm louder than the dog. ;) I’m completely with you on #7 but I fear I’m louder than the dog. ;)

]]> By: Headless Unicorn Guy http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-351101 Headless Unicorn Guy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:31:53 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-351101 Never mind the More Spiritual Than Thou resolutions; I'll be content just to get my house repaired and repainted, and write that SF novel I've been outlining for some time. Never mind the More Spiritual Than Thou resolutions; I’ll be content just to get my house repaired and repainted, and write that SF novel I’ve been outlining for some time.

]]> By: Charley http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-350294 Charley Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:29:53 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-350294 It's been scientifically proven that any reduction in stubbing your toes will result in increased incidents of accidently hitting your head on things. It’s been scientifically proven that any reduction in stubbing your toes will result in increased incidents of accidently hitting your head on things.

]]> By: JimBob http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-350217 JimBob Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:35:29 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-350217 Whoops-- that "xxx" on the previous post was a placeholder that I was supposed to go back and fix. Honest, it's not a buncha kisses. I don't swing thataway... :-[ Whoops– that “xxx” on the previous post was a placeholder that I was supposed to go back and fix. Honest, it’s not a buncha kisses. I don’t swing thataway… :-[

]]> By: JimBob http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-350215 JimBob Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-350215 1. If I could figure out how to stop smacking my tennis-elbow elbow on doorjambs, maybe I could be of more help. (see #5) 2. xxx 3. Get a paintball gun. You can take care of the invaders and have a great time to boot! 4. Mine sat on the front porch for all of 2008, much to the embarrassment of my teenagers. Not qualified to assist ya, bro. (though, actually, considering that it embarrassed my kids, it counts as a Win, right?) 5. I seem to be too wide to get thru a doorway without smacking my tennis-elbow elbow on the doorjamb. Come on out to NM and we'll hit up the Golden Corral! 6. I did that once. They all had children and took over that junk drawer in the kitchen. I think they breed in there, or something... 7. Let's have a contest between your dog and mine. Maybe that will distract the wives from the <i>other</i> problem (us). 8. Agreed. I have an electric-driven thingie that's only been used once, by my count. I should make some diabetic-safe stuff that doesn't use fartitol for a sweetener. Ah yes, sweet motivation... 9. If <b>I</b> get fired (likely), I'm going to start producing cheesy rip-off videos to show in churches, like the one we had this X-mas where The Linebacker would hammer people who said "Merry X-mas". Hey, if somebody can produce something that's wrong on so-o-o-o many levels, surely I can do it too! 10. While you're at it, see if he can donate a couple quarts of hollandaise to put on your eggs. 1. If I could figure out how to stop smacking my tennis-elbow elbow on doorjambs, maybe I could be of more help. (see #5)

2. xxx

3. Get a paintball gun. You can take care of the invaders and have a great time to boot!

4. Mine sat on the front porch for all of 2008, much to the embarrassment of my teenagers. Not qualified to assist ya, bro. (though, actually, considering that it embarrassed my kids, it counts as a Win, right?)

5. I seem to be too wide to get thru a doorway without smacking my tennis-elbow elbow on the doorjamb. Come on out to NM and we’ll hit up the Golden Corral!

6. I did that once. They all had children and took over that junk drawer in the kitchen. I think they breed in there, or something…

7. Let’s have a contest between your dog and mine. Maybe that will distract the wives from the other problem (us).

8. Agreed. I have an electric-driven thingie that’s only been used once, by my count. I should make some diabetic-safe stuff that doesn’t use fartitol for a sweetener. Ah yes, sweet motivation…

9. If I get fired (likely), I’m going to start producing cheesy rip-off videos to show in churches, like the one we had this X-mas where The Linebacker would hammer people who said “Merry X-mas”. Hey, if somebody can produce something that’s wrong on so-o-o-o many levels, surely I can do it too!

10. While you’re at it, see if he can donate a couple quarts of hollandaise to put on your eggs.

]]> By: SjB http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-350101 SjB Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:04:07 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-350101 Ouch. I can understand why your lovely wife's answer would be more than difficult. I am thankful that things are now going better for you. I will add you and your family to my prayers. I wish I could offer more. Another ouch on the LCMS. Like all denominations, it has it's weaknesses and problems. Even if there was an LCMS church nearby, it may not have been a good one. We do have too many churches that are dipping deeply into the Saddle Back. Leonard Sweet, and other negative teachings in the evangelical churches. Ouch. I can understand why your lovely wife’s answer would be more than difficult. I am thankful that things are now going better for you. I will add you and your family to my prayers. I wish I could offer more.

Another ouch on the LCMS. Like all denominations, it has it’s weaknesses and problems. Even if there was an LCMS church nearby, it may not have been a good one. We do have too many churches that are dipping deeply into the Saddle Back. Leonard Sweet, and other negative teachings in the evangelical churches.

]]> By: iMonk http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-349994 iMonk Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:34:50 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-349994 SjB: Sorry, but there's not an LCMS within 2 hours. If there were, it would have been an option. Church planting doesn't seem to be the LCMS's strong point. One of the big issues is my wife can't tell me why she's Catholic. The answer is "God has led me to be Catholic." That answer doesn't work very well for me for obvious reasons, so we simply deal with it. And things are going pretty well....finally. ms SjB:

Sorry, but there’s not an LCMS within 2 hours. If there were, it would have been an option. Church planting doesn’t seem to be the LCMS’s strong point.

One of the big issues is my wife can’t tell me why she’s Catholic. The answer is “God has led me to be Catholic.” That answer doesn’t work very well for me for obvious reasons, so we simply deal with it. And things are going pretty well….finally.

ms

]]> By: SjB http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-349826 SjB Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:36:22 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-349826 "And yes, I’m unabashedly proselytizing" I meant this as a wise-acre joke. I do apologize if I have caused any offense. It was thoughtless of me to make a joke that could be easily misunderstood. Sorry! :( “And yes, I’m unabashedly proselytizing”

I meant this as a wise-acre joke. I do apologize if I have caused any offense. It was thoughtless of me to make a joke that could be easily misunderstood. Sorry! :(

]]> By: SjB http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-349724 SjB Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:09:23 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-349724 I loved your list but... #9's firing option sounds icky... Any chance of asking your lovely wife to look at the conservative churches within the LCMS? There are some nice similarities to the RC and she might really like one of my favorite LCMS pastor's blog quite a bit - Pr. Weedon almost tastes Catholic! http://weedon.blogspot.com Beyond that, you might like being Lutheran? You've already met one of our fun pastors (Cwirla) He is a hoot and a good pastor too! :) And yes, I'm unabashedly proselytizing! :) I loved your list but… #9′s firing option sounds icky…

Any chance of asking your lovely wife to look at the conservative churches within the LCMS? There are some nice similarities to the RC and she might really like one of my favorite LCMS pastor’s blog quite a bit – Pr. Weedon almost tastes Catholic! http://weedon.blogspot.com

Beyond that, you might like being Lutheran? You’ve already met one of our fun pastors (Cwirla) He is a hoot and a good pastor too! :)

And yes, I’m unabashedly proselytizing! :)

]]> By: iMonk http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/the-internet-monk-resolutions-for-2009/comment-page-1#comment-349648 iMonk Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2688#comment-349648 Take it easy there Bob. Presbyterians can be driven over cliffs like sheep with too much theology. Back up to some Veggietales. Take it easy there Bob. Presbyterians can be driven over cliffs like sheep with too much theology. Back up to some Veggietales.

]]>