Horton reflects on the significance of Jobs' resignation--which, many believe, is almost certainly a harbinger of death: After battling pancreatic cancer, the Apple co-founder has finally resigned from the company and has resigned himself to one thing over which he has no control: death. Horton then steps back and reflects on what Jobs' and his technological work represents, as well as its limitations. An excerpt: This gospel not only saves us from our sins; it saves us from the feverish and ineffectual striving to make something of ourselves, to be something, to become immortal at … [Read more...] about Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Archives for 2011
Does Palin’s Upcoming New Hampshire Speech Suggest a Run?
It seems that Palin is to headline a Tea Party Express event in NH on Labor Day, just two days after she headlines a similar event in Iowa. Does this suggest a run? Maybe. But if so, I don't see how this makes a huge difference in the race, since Palin is already factored into all the early polling. I don't anticipate Palin growing her base, except perhaps by cutting into Bachmann's support. … [Read more...] about Does Palin’s Upcoming New Hampshire Speech Suggest a Run?
Binge Drinking at College
The widespread phenomenon of binge drinking is the subject of a recent USA Today article entitled "College drinking is liberating, and a good excuse." The gist of the article is that educating students on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption have not stemmed the tide, because students apparently perceive the benefits of drunkenness (lowered inhibitions and an excuse for bad behavior) as greater than the costs (hangovers, impaired physical, emotional, and sexual judgement, etc.). "I think everybody's aim is to get drunk on the weekend," says Brandie Pugh, 22, a senior at Ohio … [Read more...] about Binge Drinking at College
Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem
Peggy Noonan, writing for the Wall Street Journal on Gov. Rick Perry, who seems to be the front runner at this particular moment: Mr. Perry's primary virtue for the Republican base is that he means it. He comes across as a natural conservative, Texas Division, who won't be changing his mind about his basic premises any time soon. His professed views don't seem to be an outfit he can put on and take off at will. In this of course he's the anti-Romney. Unlike Ms. Bachmann, he has executive experience, three terms as governor of a state with 25 million people. His primary flaw appears … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem
2011 Christian College Guide
Christianity Today puts out a Christian College Guide each year. This time, I was asked to contribute an article unpacking some of the themes from Thriving at College on transitioning to college. My article is called Making the Switch from High School to College. You can read it online at this URL - just click on the title of the article on the first page. … [Read more...] about 2011 Christian College Guide
Annie Kate Reviews Thriving at College
Annie Kate, a homeschooling mom with 5 kids, and (get this) a Ph.D. in physics, reviews Thriving at College. Her gracious conclusion: Other than the Bible, I have never read a better book for Christian students. Chediak clearly voices the conclusions I’ve come to in my many years of learning and teaching at universities. If every Christian student read and applied this book, the world would be so different in a decade! Highly recommended. Thanks, Annie Kate. And if you'd ever like to tutor some students....I can set it up. :) … [Read more...] about Annie Kate Reviews Thriving at College