Alex and Brett Harris were recently interviewed by Michel Martin of NPR's Tell Me More broadcast about their outstanding book Do Hard Things. In this 14-minute spot the Harris brothers preview their book, mention their political involvement with Huck's Army, and even (briefly) share their Christian faith. To learn more about this book, see my endorsement, or read the Table of Contents and a sample chapter. … [Read more...] about Do Hard Things – NPR Interview with Alex & Brett Harris
Archives for May 2008
Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor – D.A. Carson
You don't have to be a pastor to profoundly benefit from Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor: The Life and Reflections of Tom Carson, a moving biographical account written by Pastor Carson's son, eminent author Dr. D.A. Carson. This is simply an outstanding book for any Christian who wants to fight sin, grow in grace, and be faithful until the end. I read it straight through, and was quite moved. Dr. Carson writes poignantly about his father, Tom Carson, who spent much of his life in pastoral ministry in small churches. Tom Carson never wrote a book and was never a sought-after conference … [Read more...] about Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor – D.A. Carson
The Conservative Resurgence at Southern Seminary
Dr. Albert Mohler walks through the story of his early years at Southern Seminary. It is an outstanding story of God's goodness. Two free downloads: Part 1 Part 2 (HT: JT) … [Read more...] about The Conservative Resurgence at Southern Seminary
The Emerging Evangelical Intelligentsia
It is no secret that American intellectuals tend to look down upon evangelicals, even their would-be counterparts. [For example, movies like Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, explore the closed-mindedness of many in academia toward any who would question Darwinian evolution.] In response to this perception of widespread evangelical disparagement, Boston University's Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs has launched a two-year research project called The Emerging Evangelical Intelligentsia. They kicked things off last fall with a major conference entitled Opening of the … [Read more...] about The Emerging Evangelical Intelligentsia
Heirs With Christ – Joel Beeke
Adoption is at the heart of the Christian's experience because none of us are naturally God's children. Rather, we were "dead in our trespasses" and "by nature children of wrath" (Eph. 2:1,4). But God, in love, predestined us for adoption. Ephesians 1:3-6 reads: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to … [Read more...] about Heirs With Christ – Joel Beeke
Gross National Happiness – Arthur Brooks
Dr. Arthur Brooks, Louis A. Bantle Professor of Business and Government Policy at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has just published an interesting book which examines the factors that influence happiness. In a recent interview with Marvin Olasky in World Magazine, Brooks noted: There are three basic things that make people happy: meaning in their lives, control over their environment, and success in creating value in the world. And the way people get these things is not with money or power or fame—it is with their values. People who are serious about … [Read more...] about Gross National Happiness – Arthur Brooks