For the Fame of God's Name is a tremendous resource for anyone seeking a better grasp of the personal life, pastoral ministry, God-centered theology, and far-reaching legacy of John Piper. John Piper is a remarkable man: hard-working, disciplined, focused, intense, and introverted--yet deeply compassionate, pastoral, and tender-hearted towards others in his midst and deeply moved by the wider social ills of our day, including matters of race and prejudice, abortion, the spiritual and physical poverty of unreached people groups, the victims of tsunamis and earthquakes, and the manacles of … [Read more...] about For the Fame of God’s Name – Essays in Honor of John Piper
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“I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here is the full video of what is widely regarded as one of the great speeches of the twentieth century. If you've never heard or read it, I encourage you to do so. The content and delivery are equally masterful, full of active verbs and vivid images. Note the string of metaphors, powerfully engaging the listener: … [Read more...] about “I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Short Video Promoting Thriving at College
I felt a bit goofy watching this, and my wife says I looked like Mike Huckabee when he was overweight. With that, how can you resist watching this one-minute promo video put together with such excellence by the good folks at Tyndale? watch on tyndale.com … [Read more...] about Short Video Promoting Thriving at College
The President’s Speech
Paul Mirengoff of Powerline gets it right: It was a great speech. President Obama really seized the moment, and was able to come across as winsome and balanced (in contrast, for example, to his presser after the compromise to extend the so-called Bush tax cuts for another two years). Paul breaks down the speech into its three parts: "It [the speech] can be divided into three parts - a tribute to the victims, a denunciation of attempts to use the incident to make partisan attacks, and a related call for more civility in politics." He goes on to explain how Obama was able to thread the … [Read more...] about The President’s Speech
Albert Mohler, Jerry Bridges, and Tedd Tripp
Last week I mentioned that I'd be posting the endorsements for Thriving at College on a weekly basis, two or three at a time. I'm very grateful to all who took interest in this book. Having just proofread the galleys for the last time, I was really happy with how it turned out, more pleased (if it's OK to admit this) than I've been with anything I've ever written. I hope you will consider it for a friend. “College represents one of the most strategic transitional moments in the lives of most young Christians. Alex Chediak offers solid advice and counsel in Thriving at College. In this book, … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler, Jerry Bridges, and Tedd Tripp
Should the Church Work on Social and Political Problems?
John Piper cuts to the chase. … [Read more...] about Should the Church Work on Social and Political Problems?