No, really. They've got it bad. As in, a higher unemployment rate than previous generations at the same age, across all educational attainment levels. This is a big reason why, as I discussed in the Introduction to Preparing Your Teens for College, more is riding on college today than ever before (to say nothing of the fact that's it's never been more expensive). Read more. … [Read more...] about Today’s 25-32 Year Olds Have it Bad
Archives for February 2014
God in the Whirlwind – David Wells
New from David Wells, this book promises to be a great addition to Wells' previous work. It's on sale for through February 18 for 45% off at WTS Books. The publisher's description: Building on years of research, writing, and cross-cultural ministry, renowned author and theologian David Wells calls our attention to that which defines God's greatness and gives shape to the Christian life: the holy-love of God. In God in the Whirlwind, Wells explores the depths of the paradox that God is both holy and loving, showing how his holy-love provides the foundation for our understanding of the … [Read more...] about God in the Whirlwind – David Wells
Michael Sam – First Openly Gay NFL Player?
The 2013 SEC defensive player of the year, Michael Sam, is in a position to become the first openly gay professional football player. But first he needs to get drafted. Josh Alper of NBC Sports reports that Sam's chances of getting drafted may have diminished: Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans of SI.com spoke to eight NFL executives and coaches, none willing to put his or her name to their opinion of a man revealing part of his identity, on Sunday to find out how Sam’s choice to take that on will affect his position in the draft. Because Sam had come out to his teammates already, one person … [Read more...] about Michael Sam – First Openly Gay NFL Player?
Pursuit 2014 – First-Ever Boundless Weekend Event
For many years I've appreciated the ministry of Boundless (a Focus on the Family online magazine for young adults), having first written for them in 2006. I'm excited to pass along that Boundless, under the fine leadership of Lisa Anderson, has announced their first-ever weekend event: A gathering of single young adults, Pursuit is part conference, part meet-up, part adventure and all awesomeness. … [Read more...] about Pursuit 2014 – First-Ever Boundless Weekend Event
It Has Arrived
Excited and grateful. Learn more about it. … [Read more...] about It Has Arrived
Higher Ed Reform Starts With Good Data
Questions like "Is college worth the expense? If so, for whom? Which colleges? What are the job prospects for various majors?" are controversial in part because it's so hard to find accurate data. Senators Ron Wyden and Marco Rubio explain: In order to bridge the data gap, we introduced the Student Right to Know Before You Go Act, which would make the complete range of comparative data on colleges and universities easily accessible to the public online and free of charge by linking student-level academic data with employment and earnings data. … [Read more...] about Higher Ed Reform Starts With Good Data