In a Christianity Today article, Drew Dyck addresses the phenomenon of young adults leaving Christianity, and interacts with various sociologists and cultural observers who weigh in on this trend. While some point out that every generation sees a dip in church attendance among young adults, others consider the current exodus to be different and more alarming. Robert Putnam and David Campbell in their new book American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us report that "young Americans are dropping out of religion at an alarming rate of five to six times the historic rate (30 to 40 percent … [Read more...] about Young Adults Abandoning the Christian Faith
John Frame: The Doctrine of the Word of God
The latest installment in John Frame's Theology of Lordship series, The Doctrine of the Word of God, is now available. Frame writes that it is the "last planned volume of the series." John Piper says of Dr. Frame, "I thank God for raising up John Frame in our day. We are the wiser, the more biblical, and the healthier because of it. And because he has written so deeply and so well about such great truths about a great God, this will, I believe, be the testimony of generations to come." Two endorsements (among many others): "The fourth volume in John Frame’s Theology of Lordship series, The … [Read more...] about John Frame: The Doctrine of the Word of God
Marvin Olasky Resigns as Provost of The King’s College
Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Christianity Today reports: Marvin Olasky announced his resignation as provost of The King's College just months after the college chose Dinesh D'Souza as president. On January 31, 2011, Olasky will transition from provost to "presidential scholar," handling the college's guest speaker series. Olasky will focus most of his energies on being editor in chief of World magazine, a bi-weekly news magazine. "It will come as no surprise to you that Dinesh D'Souza and I have different ideas about some things," he said in an e-mail to Christianity Today. "I'd like to leave it at … [Read more...] about Marvin Olasky Resigns as Provost of The King’s College
Thriving at College – My Forthcoming Book
If you're still reading this blog you may have noticed that I've been somewhat silent for most of the last few weeks. I was in the last stages of completing revisions to my forthcoming book, Thriving at College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready for the Real World! It's due out next April from Tyndale House. In a nutshell, the book is about how Christian college students, against the backdrop of a young adult culture that values perpetual recreation and the delay/avoidance of responsibility, can launch into responsible, fruitful adulthood for the glory of God. I explore … [Read more...] about Thriving at College – My Forthcoming Book
Free Download: Martin Luther’s – Here I Stand
In light of Reformation Day (October 31), The Listener's Bible is making available a free download of Max McLean's reading of Martin Luther's famous message Here I Stand. The MP3 Download generally costs $11 but is free through Sunday, October 31. Go here to download it. … [Read more...] about Free Download: Martin Luther’s – Here I Stand
Should Parents Automatically Pay For College?
Though the short article is written primarily for parents of children with learning disabilities, it has broad applicability:I’ve seen too many parents throw thousands of dollars down the drain, with the best of intentions, assuming college is a basic need. They feel guilty if they don’t provide it. They spend their hard-earned savings or take out mega loans because they feel they “owe” it to their kids. They fail to see that this hefty financial outlay, second only to their homes in many cases, requires something in return– cooperation. College is not a right, it’s a privilege. It’s a … [Read more...] about Should Parents Automatically Pay For College?