My wife and I learned of Eugene Sledge when we had the pleasure of viewing Ken Burns’ new documentary, The War, on PBS. A marine infantryman who fought in the Peleliu and Okinawa campaigns, Sledge was repeatedly quoted by Burns in the depiction of those battles. Apparently, Sledge kept an informal diary on loose sheets of paper that he would stick in the pages of his pocket New Testament. His sentences were vivid; each containing articulate, descriptive force, and the characteristic stark realism of marine life. For example, the night before the Peleliu invasion, having not yet experienced … [Read more...] about Eugene Sledge – With The Old Breed – Reviewed
Archives for 2007
60 Minutes on The “Millennials”
Morley Safer looked at the "Millennials" this evening - the 80 million young adults, born between 1980 and 1995, who are now replacing the 60 million Baby Boomers in the American work force: "They were raised by doting parents who told them they are special, played in little leagues with no winners or losers, or all winners. They are laden with trophies just for participating and they think your business-as-usual ethic is for the birds." Some companies are now hiring consultants to help them transition to these more demanding, more self-centered employees. Just a few thoughts: 1. More people … [Read more...] about 60 Minutes on The “Millennials”
R.C. Sproul on Imputation
This is a great clip of R.C. Sproul explaining the union with Christ that we enjoy as Christians, which includes the transfer of our sins to Christ and Christ's righteousness to us. It is an important reminder that justification is better than forgiveness. God not only counts us "not guilty" because of Christ, He actually reckons us righteous. This is no "legal fiction." Vintage Sproul! (HT: Heart of Flesh via Lawn Gospel) Related: John Piper on Justification … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul on Imputation
Dobson Denies Endorsement of Huckabee Imminent
Though the American Spectator has spawned a lot of buzz, the Associated Press reports a denial from Dr. James Dobson that a Huckabee endorsement is imminent. "I know Mike Huckabee personally," Dobson said. "I like him. We talk on the phone. I don't mean to be disparaging to him at all." Huckabee released a statement saying his campaign was not the source of information about a Dobson announcement, and said he had spoken with Dobson about it. Apparently, a radio program taped today and to be aired Monday will say that Dr. Dobson isn't close to endorsing a candidate and if he does it likely … [Read more...] about Dobson Denies Endorsement of Huckabee Imminent
Donald E. Wildmon Endorses Huckabee
Donald E. Wildmon, founder of the American Family Association, has endorsed Gov. Mike Huckabee for President. "I feel that Gov. Huckabee understands the needs of our country and has the ability to lead us in meeting those needs," Wildmon said. … [Read more...] about Donald E. Wildmon Endorses Huckabee
Bella Coming To More Theatres
Buoyed by its success in an initial number of limited markets, Bella is now coming to theaters all over the USA. It sounds fantastic; my wife and I plan to see it this next Friday. Previous links on Bella: Brief Intro, First Things and Eduardo Verástegui, and Alex and Brett Harris on Bella (HT: The Rebelution) … [Read more...] about Bella Coming To More Theatres