That's the question Costco Connection posed to two experts: Stephen J. Rose (labor economist and author of Social Stratification in the United States and Richard Vedder (Distinguished Professor of Economics at Ohio University and author of Going Broke by Degree: Why College Costs Too Much. Rose argues that as many people as possible should pursue college, given that today's worker with a bachelor's degree earns, on average, 74% more than a worker without such a degree (an increase from 40% more in 1980). Vedder argues that too many pursue college today, and that many would be better off … [Read more...] about Is College Worth the Price Tag?
Peggy Noonan says Obama likely to lose in 2012
Peggy Noonan is a serious, balanced, objective journalist. So I was a bit surprised to hear her bold prediction that President Obama is likely to lose in 2012. Her article is well written, and (I think) dead right both in terms of Obama's pervasive weaknesses and the manner whereby he could nevertheless come out on top (lack of GOP seriousness). Excerpt: You know the conventional wisdom. It is that unemployment ticking down, plus the economy inching back, plus the power of the presidency to affect events, equal a likely Obama victory in 2012. Smart people, especially Republicans, believe … [Read more...] about Peggy Noonan says Obama likely to lose in 2012
Free Copy of In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson
Courtesy the good folks at Reformation Trust, I'm pleased to offer a free electronic copy of In Christ Alone to the next 250 people who purchase Thriving at College on Amazon.com between now and April 14 (11:59 PM). If you don't have a Kindle device or something similar, the electronic copy can be read on your computer using Adobe Digital Editions (available as a free download). I've verified the latter works (as I don't own a Kindle or anything like it). So it's simple: Buy the book, then e-mail me a confirmation that Amazon has shipped the book to you. The electronic file will be … [Read more...] about Free Copy of In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson
Doug Wilson Interview on Classical Christian Education
Doug Wilson is a leading proponent in our day of what many call classical Christian education. What is it? That's the subject of this interview. Agree or disagree, like it or don't like, either way it's an interesting read. Wilson is the author of The Case for Classical Christian Education. … [Read more...] about Doug Wilson Interview on Classical Christian Education
Why write Thriving at College?
From the interview conducted by Michael Morales of Ligonier Ministries. Michael: As you know, Reformation Bible College will be giving away your book Thriving at College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready for the Real World! (Tyndale) to every student accepted into our undergraduate programs. Why write this book? What led you to believe such a book was needed—what were you seeing or not seeing in the collegiate life of young Christian men and women that compelled you to write this? Alex: College is this glorious, crucially significant “in between” stage. You’re on the … [Read more...] about Why write Thriving at College?
Interview about Thriving at College
Michael Morales of Ligonier Ministries' Reformation Bible College interviewed me about Thriving at College. … [Read more...] about Interview about Thriving at College