I was deeply honored to record a pair of broadcasts with Focus on the Family last month. These broadcasts are being aired today and tomorrow (each episode is about 30 minutes long). You can also find a short parent-child discussion guide--a conversation-starter for those whose children are beginning to explore the idea of going to college. … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Teen to Thrive at College
Archives for 2012
Act The Miracle: DG National Conference
The Desiring God 2012 National Conference has been announced. It's theme: Act the Miracle: God's Work and Ours in the Mystery of Sanctification September 28 – 30, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN Speakers include: John Piper, Kevin DeYoung, Ed Welch, Sally Lloyd-Jones, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Russell Moore, Carolyn McCulley, David Mathis, RW Glenn, Fernando Ortega, and Javis Williams. … [Read more...] about Act The Miracle: DG National Conference
Three Mother’s Day Posts
Justin Taylor points to what looks like a very interesting and strategic ministry: I’m intrigued by the work being done by As Our Own. They are “a Christ-based, community-driven movement in India that rescues vulnerable children from certain enslavement and exploitation, caring for them as our own.” These girls are welcomed into their new families within India. They never graduate out of the program. They are loved and parented, given the crucial support system they need, including schooling, career preparation, marriage and family, and beyond. Russell Moore writes about the importance … [Read more...] about Three Mother’s Day Posts
A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College
Great, in-depth article in today's NY Times on just how widespread and massive the issue of student debt is in our day. A few excerpts: "Ninety-four percent of students who earn a bachelor’s degree borrow to pay for higher education — up from 45 percent in 1993, according to an analysis by The New York Times of the latest data from the Department of Education. This includes loans from the federal government, private lenders and relatives." "Mr. Date likened excessive student borrowing to risky mortgages. And as with the housing bubble before the economic collapse, the extraordinary growth in … [Read more...] about A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College
Think Seriously Before Accepting Student Loans
A great open letter from Collin Hansen to next year's crop of college students on the dangers of student loans. An excerpt: I should warn you, however: Someone has to pay, and college isn't getting any cheaper. Your parents have probably pointed this out a time or two. (Go easy on them. The recession took a big bite out of their retirement accounts, and a year or two of private college tuition and board probably costs about what they paid for the house you grew up in.) Friends, guidance counselors, and admissions officers can surely point you to the various payment options. If you've studied … [Read more...] about Think Seriously Before Accepting Student Loans
Letter From VOM President, James E. Dau
Voice of the Martyrs has mailed a letter from its President, James E. Dau, to those who subscribe to their free monthly newsletter. It reads in part: In serving alongside Tom for more than a decade as a ministry leader and friend, I am honored to have seen the work that God performed through Tom and through VOM. Our friendship and close working relationship make his death and the circumstances very hard. Yet my loss is small compared with the loss Tom’s family is now feeling. Our hearts and our prayers go out to them, and I know that you will want to pray with me that “The God of all … [Read more...] about Letter From VOM President, James E. Dau