Sunday with Walter Brueggemann On Changing the Subject The test and norm is the reality of Jesus. Look at Jesus, because Jesus confronts all the throne talk of the world. You want to know about joy, and well-being, and truth, … [Continue reading...]
Saturday Brunch, September 21, 2019: Shakespeare-Animal Mashup edition
21 Sep by
Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Ready for brunch? You know what's funny? The pictures from Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. You know what's funnier? Those same pictures mashed with Shakespeare quotes. The … [Continue reading...]
Nous sommes en route!
20 Sep by
Well, iMonk family, Gail and I are soon off on our dream trip of a lifetime. Monday, we will fly out of Chicago to Munich, Germany, take the train to Switzerland, and then spend the next couple of weeks around Lake Geneva and in … [Continue reading...]
The Finding of the Oldest Human Skull Changes Evolution Science
19 Sep by
The Finding of the Oldest Human Skull Changes Evolution Science According to this article the recent discovery of a 3.8 million-year-old cranium (skull without the lower jaw) is changing the view of how early hominin species … [Continue reading...]
Let’s Discuss: A Job Description for a “Senior Pastor”
18 Sep by
Note from CM: Thanks to RDavid, who commented yesterday and brought our attention to Scot McKnight's post about the job description set forth at Willow Creek Community Church for their new Senior Pastor. Here's the link: Willow … [Continue reading...]
Tuesday with Michael Spencer: Our Little Parades
17 Sep by
Tuesday with Michael Spencer Our Little Parades “A Real Church for Real People.” “A warm, loving fellowship of people who care about you!!” “Come hear practical, spirit-anointed messages by a man of God.” “Continuous … [Continue reading...]
Another Funeral Rant
16 Sep by
Another Funeral Rant I'll never get it as long as I live. Maybe it's as simple as a difference in personalities, but I still can’t quite fathom it. Why is it so hard for some pastors to express sympathy and break out of … [Continue reading...]
Sunday with Walter Brueggemann: An Artistic Rendering of Life
15 Sep by
Sunday with Walter Brueggemann An Artistic Rendering of Life For the work of teachers, preachers, and interpreters, an artistic rendering of life is now an urgent responsibility, not only because of the character of the text … [Continue reading...]
Saturday Brunch, September 14, 2019
14 Sep by
Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Part of this post actually came out yesterday. I apparently scheduled it for the wrong date. I've been feeling light-hearted this week, so most of this post is in the same vein. Hope … [Continue reading...]
Wendell Berry: If we have become…
13 Sep by
Wendell Berry If we have become... If we have become a people incapable of thought, then the brute-thought of mere power and mere greed will think for us. If we have become incapable of denying ourselves anything, then … [Continue reading...]
