On the eighth anniversary of 9-11 I thought I'd repost my thoughts on this summer's viewing of the uncut version of The Path To 9-11. If you recall, this 5-6 hour docudrama was aired on ABC over two nights (September 10 and 11, 2006) at the five year anniversary of the infamous 2001 terrorist attack. I was among the 28,000,000 people who saw it at the time, but my wife had missed it. Two weeks prior to its airing in 2006, Disney/ABC came under tremendous pressure from Democrats in Congress (notably Harry Reid and Charles Schumer) as well as President Clinton's lawyers to cancel the movie or … [Read more...] about The Path To 9-11: A Great Docudrama
Archives for September 2009
Together for Adoption 2009 Conference
The 2009 Together for Adoption conference will be held on October 2-3, 2009 at Christ Community Church (Franklin, TN). Registration: $40 per single or $60 per married couple. Group rates are available (email dan.cruver@TogetherforAdoption.org for information). College Student Rate: $25 (Parents may also utilize this rate for children 9 years old and older). The speaker/topics will be: Michael Easley, Orphan Care and Jesus, the Great Servant of the Poor Russell Moore, Adoption and the Renewal of Creation Scott Roley, Adoption and the Pursuit of Racial Reconciliation Scotty Smith, The Freedom … [Read more...] about Together for Adoption 2009 Conference
Interview of Dan Goeller (Part I)
I previously reviewed the well orchestrated, worshipful, classical-sounding CD Sing Praise To The Lord. I also said I'd be introducing Dan Goeller a bit. Dan is a musician, a conductor, and a man with a deep desire to produce beautiful, innovative choral and instrumental music. In 2005, after a career in Nashville, TN working with a slew of popular Christian artists, he started his own music publishing business, Dan Goeller Music Publishing. Below is part 1 of an interview series we'll be doing. 1. What gave birth to your interest in music? Did you pursue formal training? If so, where? … [Read more...] about Interview of Dan Goeller (Part I)
Albert Mohler on President Obama’s Education Speech
Dr. Mohler writes that President Obama's message on education today "should be welcomed by America's parents, both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives." But he also sounds a more cautious note (referring to the initial inclusion of remarks that students "help the President achieve his goals"):Children are to be asked to help the President meet his goals the day before the President puts his administration on the line for his controversial health-care reform effort? Conspiracy? No. Horrible timing? Yes. Administration slow to get it? Obviously. Mohler's conclusion:Barack … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on President Obama’s Education Speech
President Obama’s Education Speech is Great
Read the text before you critique it. I think it is a remarkably outstanding speech; indeed, a gift of God's common grace to American students. A couple of excerpts:"I’ve talked about your parents’ responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and get your homework done, and don’t spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with that Xbox....But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities." "Maybe you could be a good writer - … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Education Speech is Great
Interview With Randy Alcorn
Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries, a Bible-believing, Christ-centered nonprofit organization with two goals: (1) to teach the principles of God's Word, emphasizing an eternal viewpoint; (2) to reach the needy in Christ's name. If you buy this book, you won't enrich Mr. Alcorn at all, as the book includes this note in the opening pages:"One hundred percent of the royalties from this book will be given to promote good, oppose evil, and relieve suffering around the world."That's not surprising for those of you who know of Randy Alcorn's longstanding … [Read more...] about Interview With Randy Alcorn