John Piper's latest book, Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ, can be pre-ordered for $5 (will not ship until September 8). … [Read more...] about Spectacular Sins – John Piper’s Latest Book – $5
Archives for August 2008
Favorable Home Schooling Verdict in California
In a unanimous (3-0) decision today, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District reversed its previous ruling that would have required parents to be certified teachers in order to home-school in California. The full text of the Court's ruling reads: We will conclude that: (1) California statutes permit home schooling as a species of private school education; and (2) the statutory permission to home school may constitutionally be overridden in order to protect the safety of a child who has been declared dependent.It seems that what muddied the waters in this case is that, … [Read more...] about Favorable Home Schooling Verdict in California
Saddleback Civil Forum: Obama/McCain/Warren
I've mentioned the Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion a few times. This next Saturday, August 16, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will host a two-hour joint appearance between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. The forum will be held in a non-debate style and will be open to the media. Per the request of both candidates, all questions will be posed by Pastor Warren, and each candidate will receive approximately one hour of direct, uninterrupted interaction with Warren before the audience. To my amazement and encouragement, yours truly has received a media pass … [Read more...] about Saddleback Civil Forum: Obama/McCain/Warren
Thabiti Anyabwile Reflects on Two Years of Pastoral Ministry
Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, author of What Is a Healthy Church Member?, reflects upon two years of pastoral ministry in the Cayman Islands. … [Read more...] about Thabiti Anyabwile Reflects on Two Years of Pastoral Ministry
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Ongoing Tense Dynamics Between Obama & Clinton
Immediately after Senator Clinton conceded, I commented on her decision to suspend her campaign, but not relinquish her delegates to Obama. I agreed with Dick Morris that she was still keeping the flame alive. Now, Karen Tumulty of Time Magazine reports on the recent developments: In private conversations, associates say, Clinton remains skeptical that Obama can win in the fall. That's a sentiment some other Democrats believe is not just a prediction but a wish, because it would prove her right about his weaknesses as a general-election candidate and possibly pave the way for her to run … [Read more...] about Ongoing Tense Dynamics Between Obama & Clinton