Excellent article by Russell Moore addressing the reality that a generation of young men are increasingly addicted to video games and porn: There's a key difference between porn and gaming. Pornography can't be consumed in moderation because it is, by definition, immoral. A video game can be a harmless diversion along the lines of a low-stakes athletic competition. But the compulsive form of gaming shares a key element with porn: both are meant to simulate something, something for which men long. … [Read more...] about Fake Love, Fake War: Internet Porn and Video Games
Archives for 2012
The Unteachables: A Generation that Cannot Learn
The title is a bit pessimistic. Not all students are "unteachable," but too many are: Meetings about bad grades are uncomfortable not merely because it is unpleasant to wound feelings unaccustomed to the sting. Too often, such meetings are exercises in futility. I have spent hours explaining an essay’s grammatical, stylistic, and logical weaknesses in the wearying certainty that the student was unable, both intellectually and emotionally, to comprehend what I was saying or to act on my advice. It is rare for such students to be genuinely desirous and capable of learning how to improve. Most … [Read more...] about The Unteachables: A Generation that Cannot Learn
Revenge of the Liberal Arts Major
You've probably heard that liberal arts majors are a dime a dozen and that they struggle to find employment. Perhaps not. A new survey of 225 employers conducted by Millennial Branding and Experience Inc. found that "soft skills" (like communication and teamwork) are vitally important. An excerpt from J. Jennings Moss's report: … [Read more...] about Revenge of the Liberal Arts Major
Interview with Justin Buzzard on “Date Your Wife”
Justin Buzzard's new book, Date Your Wife, is now available on Amazon, and will soon be shipping from WTS Books. The content is great. I post endorsements from Jim Daly (Focus on the Family), Paul David Tripp, and Mike Singletary (that's right, former NFL star) below. But first, Pastor Buzzard was kind enough to answer a few questions for us: 1. Tell us why men will want to read your book, Date Your Wife. Because Date Your Wife will change men and change their marriages for the better. Every man I know wants that. What this book asks of men is both easier and harder than what they're … [Read more...] about Interview with Justin Buzzard on “Date Your Wife”
Amazing Offer for Anyone Wanting to Say Something (and Be Heard)
This is a crazy great offer from one of the true geniuses of the publishing industry. I just purchased the book for less than $14 on Amazon, and got a free copy of the e-book (in both PDF and Kindle format), the audio book, Hyatt's two excellent, industry-standard books on how to write winning book proposals, AND access to video and audio lectures of Hyatt explaining concepts of how to build a platform. It's a crazy good deal, but it only lasts until May 25th. . … [Read more...] about Amazing Offer for Anyone Wanting to Say Something (and Be Heard)
Redeemed Reader Interview on Thriving at College
The good folks at Redeemed Reader have posted an interview with me on Thriving at College. They asked: 1. What do you think is the most important thing for a student entering college to know? 2. How would you advise students to deal with new-found freedoms and an unending stream of social activities? 3. And in particular, the freedom, and perhaps pressure, to access alcohol? 4. What is the best way for students to make friends on campus? 5. Many college students struggle with feelings of loneliness, how should a student deal with loneliness or depression? Check it out. … [Read more...] about Redeemed Reader Interview on Thriving at College