Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert have just published what looks like an absolutely outstanding book on an increasingly controversial subject in our day. What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission is on a 66-69% discount from WTS books until Saturday, September 10, 4 PM, EDT. A single copy of this 288 page paperback book is going for $5.99 and a case of five is selling for $4.99/each. The publisher's description reads: Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate … [Read more...] about What Is the Mission of the Church?
Courageous
This looks like a great movie, and it opens at 900 theaters nationwide on September 30. See Andy Naselli's post for more information. … [Read more...] about Courageous
Thinking About Grad School? Part 2
Boundless has posted part 2 of the two-part series I wrote on grad school deliberation. Here's how part 2 opens: Marriage is a live issue for men and women everywhere who consider grad school. If you're in a relationship, should you delay marriage until you've completed an advanced degree (as Chris assumes in Part 1)? If you are married, should you not go to grad school? If you hope to meet someone and get married, will grad school serve as a roadblock? Read the rest. … [Read more...] about Thinking About Grad School? Part 2
Thinking About Grad School?
Today, Boundless published part 1 of a two-part series I wrote about graduate school deliberations. It opens: Mike was a motivated biology student with a strong GPA. Since graduating, he's spent the last three years as a research assistant in a large biotech company. Mike's always been interested in medicine, and that interest has only grown since he's been working. The thought of becoming a doctor seems increasingly exciting. Of course, it would be time-consuming to take the MCAT, apply to a bunch of medical schools, and then wait and hope for interview invitations. Not to mention the … [Read more...] about Thinking About Grad School?
ESV Student Study Bible
I received a copy the other day and have really enjoyed looking through this excellent resource. Many students will benefit from this highly accessible and informative study Bible. It looks great, ready easily, and is full of interesting and spiritually insightful commentary. Here's a little video about it: ESV Student Study Bible from Crossway on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about ESV Student Study Bible
Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation
Horton reflects on the significance of Jobs' resignation--which, many believe, is almost certainly a harbinger of death: After battling pancreatic cancer, the Apple co-founder has finally resigned from the company and has resigned himself to one thing over which he has no control: death. Horton then steps back and reflects on what Jobs' and his technological work represents, as well as its limitations. An excerpt: This gospel not only saves us from our sins; it saves us from the feverish and ineffectual striving to make something of ourselves, to be something, to become immortal at … [Read more...] about Horton on Steve Jobs’ Resignation