Tim Keller appeared on Morning Joe recently to discuss his new book, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering. On a personal note, he shares that his father passed away in February and his mother passed away earlier that very week. I'm two chapters into this book and really enjoying it. He's comparing the Christian view of suffering to that of the Greek stoics and Eastern mystics. A quote, "Christians don't face adversity by stoically decreasing our love for the people and things of this world so much as by increasing our love and joy in God....Grief was not to be eliminated but … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on Morning Joe
Archives for 2013
Jefferson Bethke: Jesus > Religion
I've not yet seen this book, which releases tomorrow (October 7), but it's sure to be interesting. Jefferson Bethke is the guy who put out a video called "Why I hate religion, but love Jesus," (since viewed over 24 million times) which Kevin DeYoung helpfully interacted with. With a foreword by Lacrae, and endorsements from Russell Moore, Jennie Allen, and several others, I anticipate it being thought-provoking (whether or not I'm able to agree with every jot and tittle). I'll be looking forward to responses as well. … [Read more...] about Jefferson Bethke: Jesus > Religion
Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results
This book sounds totally awesome, particularly for parents or anyone in the education system (K-12 or college). I say that based on co-author Joanne Lipman's recent article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled, "Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results." Lipman argues, "It's time to revive old-fashioned education. Not just traditional but old-fashioned in the sense that so many of us knew as kids, with strict discipline and unyielding demands. Because here's the thing: It works." She articulates these eight principles for tough teaching: 1. A little pain is good for you. 2. Drill, baby, … [Read more...] about Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results
How Many HS Students are “College-Ready”?
Less than half, according to the College Board. Julia Ryan, writing in today's Atlantic, reports: Of the 1.66 million high school students in the class of 2013 who took the SAT, only 43 percent were academically prepared for college-level work, according to this year’s SAT Report on College & Career Readiness. For the fifth year in a row, fewer than half of SAT-takers received scores that qualified them as “college-ready.” … [Read more...] about How Many HS Students are “College-Ready”?
The Challenges of College Life
Focus on the Family's Jim Daly and John Fuller had an excellent discussion with three presidents of Christian colleges, Dr. Sandra Gray (Asbury University), Dr. Michael Lindsay (Gordon College), and Dr. Pete Menjares (Fresno Pacific University). They discussed the common challenges facing college students (e.g., the dangers of the party lifestyle, the spiritual transition of making their faith their own, the financial costs associated with higher education, etc.). The show was broadcast last month, and is just under 30 minutes in length. … [Read more...] about The Challenges of College Life
Live Like A Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles
This new book by Joe Rigney, Live Like A Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis's Chronicles, just in time it seems for the Desiring God conference The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C.S. Lewis, looks very interesting. Here's the publisher's description: In Live Like a Narnian Joe Rigney shows that Owen Barfield was right--What C.S. Lewis thought about everything was secretly present in what he said about anything. From apologetics to his thoughts on education, from his view of science to the role of government, from Natural Law to true manhood and … [Read more...] about Live Like A Narnian: Christian Discipleship in Lewis’s Chronicles