The Theology Program: New Classes Start Tuesday

Regular IM readers know that I've promoted Michael Patton's ministry at The Theology Program. It's the finest seminary level educational opportunity I know of and easily accessible in several differing formats.

Online classes are the best way to experience The Theology …

Refelctions on Being the Parent of Adult Children

When you are a 52 year old dad, and you have a 20 year old, college student son, it's not all that unusual if you don't have many one-on-one, personal conversations. But my son and I had a good one today, and it left me with an abundance of things to reflect on.

1. I'm …

Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: A Question About Apologists

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 …

The Question is God; the Answer is Jesus

"Anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is only useless thinking and vain idolatry."- 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 …

"It Was There, So I Ate It"

Philippians 3:17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. 18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the …

Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?

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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)

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 …

Denise Day Spencer: It's OK to Pretend + Chaplain Mike's Journey

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 …

The Internet Monk Resolutions for 2009

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 …

Bonhoeffer and Making the Best Use of Everything

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 …

A Time To Run Away and Look Back: Frank Schaeffer's Calvin Becker Trilogy Considered

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 …

Good-bye to 2008

Well 2008, here we are. The dance is almost over and it's very nearly time for you to go.

We've been together for 12 months now, and there's something I want to say before we go our separate ways. Something special, just for you.

2008.....I know you're just a way of …

Mary Consoles Eve

Crayon & pencil drawing by Sr. Grace Remington, OCSO.

Copyright 2005, Sisters of the Mississippi Abbey





O Eve!

My mother, my daughter, life-giving Eve,

Do not be ashamed, do not grieve.

The former things have passed away,

Our God has brought us to a New …

Just Beyond The 100th Time

Dedicated to all of you on the same journey. Keep faith and keep going. You're not alone.

It's time for one of your favorite programs here at Internet Monk.com: "Secret, Terrible, Unspoken Thoughts...REVEALED!"

Today's secret thought was uttered by a commenter in a …

iMonk 101: Mainlines....We're Having A Moment Here

I wrote this piece in July of '07. It garnered 70 comments and some grousy updates on my part. (You can read the original here.)

I'm reprinting the post with a clear comment thread because I feel the sentiment I expressed in this piece is even more true now than ever: …

Internet Monk Radio Podcast #122

New Year. Review of the Becker Trilogy.

NOTE: Some may have downloaded a shortened version. Cut out at 16. You missed 4 minutes.

Our sponsors are: New Reformation Press. Order your copy of the Treasury of Daily Prayer from NRP. And do it soon.

Zaccheus Press- Fine …

Rod Parsley Ruins Christmas

UPDATE: A story at Baptist Press spreads similar Christmas cheer.

If anyone knows Michael Horton's email, send this one to him please. He'll appreciate it.

There are two kinds of evangelicals who read the Internet Monk web site. The first, like myself, find it …

Open Mic at the iMonk Cafe: Christmas Worship 2008

It's traditional here at Internet Monk to have an open thread on the topic of your experiences in Christmas worship. We want to hear your stories. What was outstanding. What was awful. What was full of the meaning of the incarnation. What was lost, given up or thrown …

Christmas 2008: On Another Shore, In A Greater Light

My favorite piece of liturgy in the world is a sentence in the opening section of the Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols broadcast round the world on the BBC. Why is it so moving? Because it is beautiful and true. Each year, as more and more of those I know …

"Incarnation" by Denise Day Spencer

He stands,

poised on the brink of two worlds:

One, land of eternal day,

the other, earth of mire and clay.

Behind Him,

legions of heavenly host,

bright faces covered, praising,

all chanting, voices raising.

Before Him,

chaos yawning, swift and deep,

known, yet unknown. …