It seems that Palin is to headline a Tea Party Express event in NH on Labor Day, just two days after she headlines a similar event in Iowa. Does this suggest a run? Maybe. But if so, I don't see how this makes a huge difference in the race, since Palin is already factored into all the early polling. I don't anticipate Palin growing her base, except perhaps by cutting into Bachmann's support. … [Read more...] about Does Palin’s Upcoming New Hampshire Speech Suggest a Run?
Binge Drinking at College
The widespread phenomenon of binge drinking is the subject of a recent USA Today article entitled "College drinking is liberating, and a good excuse." The gist of the article is that educating students on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption have not stemmed the tide, because students apparently perceive the benefits of drunkenness (lowered inhibitions and an excuse for bad behavior) as greater than the costs (hangovers, impaired physical, emotional, and sexual judgement, etc.). "I think everybody's aim is to get drunk on the weekend," says Brandie Pugh, 22, a senior at Ohio … [Read more...] about Binge Drinking at College
Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem
Peggy Noonan, writing for the Wall Street Journal on Gov. Rick Perry, who seems to be the front runner at this particular moment: Mr. Perry's primary virtue for the Republican base is that he means it. He comes across as a natural conservative, Texas Division, who won't be changing his mind about his basic premises any time soon. His professed views don't seem to be an outfit he can put on and take off at will. In this of course he's the anti-Romney. Unlike Ms. Bachmann, he has executive experience, three terms as governor of a state with 25 million people. His primary flaw appears … [Read more...] about Rick Perry’s “Popping-Off” Problem
2011 Christian College Guide
Christianity Today puts out a Christian College Guide each year. This time, I was asked to contribute an article unpacking some of the themes from Thriving at College on transitioning to college. My article is called Making the Switch from High School to College. You can read it online at this URL - just click on the title of the article on the first page. … [Read more...] about 2011 Christian College Guide
Annie Kate Reviews Thriving at College
Annie Kate, a homeschooling mom with 5 kids, and (get this) a Ph.D. in physics, reviews Thriving at College. Her gracious conclusion: Other than the Bible, I have never read a better book for Christian students. Chediak clearly voices the conclusions I’ve come to in my many years of learning and teaching at universities. If every Christian student read and applied this book, the world would be so different in a decade! Highly recommended. Thanks, Annie Kate. And if you'd ever like to tutor some students....I can set it up. :) … [Read more...] about Annie Kate Reviews Thriving at College
Michael Horton on Discovering Your Calling
I have still have the May/June 1999 issue of Modern Reformation in which this excellent article entitled "How to Discover Your Calling" by Michael Horton appeared. I'm glad Westminster Seminary California has decided to make it freely available over the Internet. Horton's article helped me come to terms with this issue myself as a young man, and also helped me in writing my own piece on the same topic. The related concepts are flushed out more fully in the latter chapters of Thriving at College. Horton's article is exceptional on many levels, as (on the "negative" side) he graciously … [Read more...] about Michael Horton on Discovering Your Calling