One of our regular commenters goes by the handle "Mule Chewing Briars." He may or may not have a real name, but he does have a real style about him: He has something to say, and doesn't mince words saying it. Mule is joining the … [Continue reading...]
Meet The Team
4 Jun by
As Chaplain Mike shared yesterday, he is stepping back from day-to-day writing duties here at the iMonastery in order to focus on his two "real" fulltime jobs. When we talked recently he said needed time to eat and sleep as well … [Continue reading...]
A “Biblical” View of Marriage?
3 Jun by
NOTE FROM CM: The following article was written by Robert R. Cargill, assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Iowa; Kenneth Atkinson, associate professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa; and … [Continue reading...]
Random Thoughts on the 1st Monday of a New Season
3 Jun by
New Season It is a new season in my life today. Yesterday I began an internship of leading worship, preaching, and providing pastoral care in my home church. Our pastor and his family left for Spain on his sabbatical last … [Continue reading...]
Pentecost
2 Jun by
The room is still; the hearth is cold and dark. A rancid smell of ashes fills the air. The candles stand neglected. Windows stare Like blinded eyes unlit by any spark. How dead this place – no life has left its … [Continue reading...]
Sermon: Jesus, a Prophet for All People
2 Jun by
Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, ‘A great prophet has risen among us!’ and ‘God has looked favourably on his people!’ This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country. - … [Continue reading...]
Summer Sounds from CM – 6/1/13
1 Jun by
OK, so I'm cutting back on my writing. Starting Monday, I will be at your service only on Mondays and Thursdays for awhile. On one of those days each week through the summer, I will have a post devoted to music I love, strictly … [Continue reading...]
Saturday Ramblings 6.1.13
1 Jun by
This is the storm shelter version of Saturday Ramblings. As I write, massive storms are moving across Oklahoma City, 100 miles to my west. I have been watching live shots from an OKC TV station with my heart down around my … [Continue reading...]
The Goal of Spiritual Formation
31 May by
"This case, Tom Robinson's case, is something that goes to the essence of a man's conscience -- Scout, I couldn't go to church and worship God if I didn't try to help that man." "Atticus, you must be wrong...." "How's … [Continue reading...]
God’s Spiritual Formation “Program”
30 May by
In the final analysis, there is one thing that enables believers to grow in Christ. Few are willing to put it that starkly. In fact, there is so much false advertising out there about what actually equips people to change, … [Continue reading...]
