January 2009
The Archives
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We win the UU Facebook war!
01.28.09 | Permalink | 3 CommentsAs of 10:30 pm EST, the Unitarian Universalist Congegation of Atlanta became the largest congregational Facebook group, beating out All Souls Tulsa (#2) and All Souls DC (#3) with 184 186 191 members and rising. I needn’t point out that we’re the smallest congregation of the three, by a long shot. We are the champions! […]
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A god hindered by sin
01.27.09 | Permalink | 2 CommentsI’ve surprised myself by how dedicated a reader of Internet Monk I’ve become of late. That means both of my favorite Christian bloggers—Real Live Preacher being the other—are Southern Baptist ministers. I told you I’m surprised. Yesterday, iMonk posted what reads to me like a defense of the Christian doctrine of universalism. It’s brilliant, and […]
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Jesus, Obama-style
01.13.09 | Permalink | 2 CommentsYou can create your own at Obamicon.me. And here are some more:
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Clergy unhealthiness comes from people pleasing
01.12.09 | Permalink | Comments Off on Clergy unhealthiness comes from people pleasingThe New York Times had a nice article Saturday on the health problems of ministers. Some extended quotes: “It’s a personality trait that accompanies the sense of divine calling,” said Mr. Hickle, 58, who has been the pastor at Fairmont United Methodist Church in Raleigh for 19 years. “You’re feeding your need to be liked, […]
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Intro to Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill
If you’re not familiar with Mark Driscoll—an indie rock, cussing, tattoo-friendly, traditional gender roles, Calvinist, jumbotron Seattle pastor—you should be.
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Are there noodles on your back?
01.08.09 | Permalink | Comments Off on Are there noodles on your back?There aren’t, but now I really wish there were.
