Ted Olsen of Christianity Today is reporting that Ken Starr (yes, you remember him) is to become the new President of Baylor University. Starr has been one of the most prominent lawyers defending California's Proposition 8 (which defines marriage as between one man and one woman). Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about New Baylor President: Kenneth Starr
Archives for February 2010
Thomas Sowell: Intellectuals and Society
Thomas Sowell's most recent book is called Intellectuals and Society. It came out last month and is still running in the top 200 on Amazon. Jonah Goldberg calls this book "an instant classic" and with good reason. In it, Sowell explains how it is that intellectuals have come to dominate the political landscape (even among leaders who have disdain for them). Sowell also examines the track record of intellectuals, who have often been egregiously in the wrong (yet somehow frequently seem to escape any responsibility for their misjudgments). In this 37 minute interview, you'll get a good … [Read more...] about Thomas Sowell: Intellectuals and Society
Joni and Friends: Autism and The Church
Studies report that 1 out of every 150 children today is diagnosed with autism. I've read that the divorce rate among parents with autistic children is higher than the national norm (some say 70% or more), but firm sources are hard to find. Regardless, it is indisputable that parents of autistic children regularly live in the midst of high stress. In addition, many Christian parents of such children feel isolated, even in the church. That's why I'm thankful for this two-part series from Joni and Friends on Autism and the Church. Episode 1 debunks some of the myths of autism (for example, … [Read more...] about Joni and Friends: Autism and The Church
Michael Horton: Christ and The Workplace
I'm enjoying this message by Dr. Michael Horton on the significance of Christ in our every day work in the world: Christ and the Workplace from Westminster Seminary California on Vimeo. HT: JT … [Read more...] about Michael Horton: Christ and The Workplace
Ronald Reagan’s 99th Birthday Today
In memorial, here's a 13-minute speech he gave at Normandy on June 6, 1984. President Reagan was commemorating the 40th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Invasion. … [Read more...] about Ronald Reagan’s 99th Birthday Today
Jesus Christ and Mixed-Martial Arts
I agree with Michael Mckinley: "The New York Times seems to be on a mission to make Christians look stupid, and we keep giving them the stick with which to beat us about the head and neck." McKinley is referring to a NY Times article on the emergence of mixed martial arts (MMA) ministries in evangelical churches. Often formed to attract young (18-34 year old) men, these groups seek to interject some testosterone into the Christian experience (sponsoring events like fight nights, where attendees and visitors can watch MMA events on large screen TVs). For the sake of full disclosure: I agree … [Read more...] about Jesus Christ and Mixed-Martial Arts