Tonight, with the convenience of iTunes, I finished listening to this interesting and helpful book. I particularly liked the ending, where Tim Challies went over how he handles information and technology to avoid being overloaded and distracted from his God-given priorities. I found myself resonating with Tim's dissection on how distractions (new e-mails, FB notes, tweets) are actually desirable (each offers an immediate thrill, doesn't it?), even though we know they're interruptions and potential time-wasters. Along the way, the book contains insights on how new methods of communication can … [Read more...] about The Next Story
Archives for June 2011
Should Christians Embrace Evolution?
Update at the bottom. Wayne Grudem writes the Foreword for what sounds like a fascinating book on an important topic. World magazine selected it as one of its two 2011 Books of the Year. From the Foreword: It may at first seem easy to say ‘God simply used evolution to bring about the results he desired’, as some are proposing today. That view is called ‘theistic evolution’. However, the contributors to this volume, both scientists and biblical scholars, show that adopting theistic evolution leads to many positions contrary to the teaching of the Bible, such as these: Adam and … [Read more...] about Should Christians Embrace Evolution?
Fathers: Key to Their Children’s Faith
I've posted on this before, but with Father's Day this past Sunday, it seems fitting to mention it again. S. Michael Craven looks at data from the study “The Demographic Characteristics of the Linguistic and Religious Groups in Switzerland” by Werner Haug and Phillipe Warner of the Federal Statistical Office, Neuchatel. An excerpt of Mr. Craven's findings: In short, if a father does not go to church-no matter how faithful his wife’s devotions-only one child in 50 will become a regular worshipper. If a father does go regularly, regardless of the practice of the mother, between two-thirds and … [Read more...] about Fathers: Key to Their Children’s Faith
Tim Challies, David Murray: Interview on Thriving at College
Yesterday it was a great honor to be the guest of Tim Challies and David Murray on their podcast series Connected Kingdom. They asked me a series of questions about Thriving at College. The interview is now live. … [Read more...] about Tim Challies, David Murray: Interview on Thriving at College
Sale Ends Wed – Thriving at College – Kindle – $1.99
Amazon is selling Thriving at College for only $1.99. Offer expires June 15 (Wed). In God's providence, the book recently hit the Christian Bookseller's Association best-seller list. "There is no better guide to college." --Alex and Brett Harris "Alex has written an insightful and useful book to help college-bound people know what to expect, how to prepare for it, and what to do to avoid the pitfalls." --Randy Alcorn "Written by an ‘insider’—an excellent gift for high school seniors." --Jerry Bridges “I’ve been a Campus Pastor for the last seventeen years, and have seen a … [Read more...] about Sale Ends Wed – Thriving at College – Kindle – $1.99
Abandon Retirement as the Reward for Your Life
John Piper: HT: Matt Perman … [Read more...] about Abandon Retirement as the Reward for Your Life