WTS Bookstore is running a special sale on Thriving at College, offering the crazy-low price of $7.00/copy on two or more copies. (Free shipping on orders over $49.) It's a one month sale, starting today. "A must-read for kids headed to college and those already there." - Ted Tripp, best-selling author Shepherding a Child's Heart "This book will be required reading for all three of my children.” Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church "Thriving at College is an outstanding book for college students...It will be an excellent gift for all high … [Read more...] about Thriving at College – 53% off!
Archives for 2012
Truth For Life ‘Staff Picks’ For College Student Reading
Alistair Begg recently preached a sermon series entitled Lessons For Life (all available for free download). It's particularly suited to "young men and women entering college or taking their first steps out into the world." Truth for Life Ministries has also posted a series of recommended books for college students, and I was encouraged to see that Thriving at College made the list, along with a bunch of great resources. Check it out. … [Read more...] about Truth For Life ‘Staff Picks’ For College Student Reading
VP Joe Biden on Gay “Marriage”
Over the weekend, Vice-President Joe Biden made news by declaring his support of gay marriage. President Obama is supposedly opposed to it, but says his position on the issue is "evolving." Denny Burk nails it: It is very unlikely that Vice President Biden’s remarks were unplanned. President Obama is trying to win reelection. To do that he needs the support of his base, including homosexual activists who have contributed heavily to his campaign. He also needs not to alienate swing voters in places like Ohio and Florida, many of whom oppose same sex marriage. In other words, if he wants to … [Read more...] about VP Joe Biden on Gay “Marriage”
Happy 50th Anniversary, Tyndale House Publishers
I'm very grateful to Tyndale House Publishers, for publishing Thriving at College (of course), but also for completing 50 years of publishing edifying Christian literature. I think of riveting fiction such as Son of Hamas, Randy Alcorn's excellent books including Heaven and Money, Possessions and Eternity, or R.C. Sproul's timeless classic The Holiness of God. But here are some facts you may not know about Tyndale House Publishers: 1. Tyndale House gives 10% of pretax income to charitable work. 2. Tyndale House gives all its remaining profit after taxes and expenses to the Tyndale … [Read more...] about Happy 50th Anniversary, Tyndale House Publishers
Guest Post at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Blog
The opening: College should be a temporary season of academic preparation and personal growth to propel a lifetime of effective service to God and neighbor. It should be a launching pad into all that goes with responsible Christian adulthood. Yet for some, it’s a time when they abandon the Christian faith. For others, their faith remains intact, but they waste their college lives with video games, partying, and other frivolities—an expensive vacation funded by Mom, Dad, and debilitating student loans. Read the rest. … [Read more...] about Guest Post at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Blog
The Works of God: God’s Good Design in Disability
This sounds like a unique one-day conference on a topic of increasing importance in our day. It's happening on November 8 in Minneapolis, MN. John Knight gives six reasons that pastors should attend. … [Read more...] about The Works of God: God’s Good Design in Disability