Collin Hansen, John Piper, and Carolyn James were on a September 11, 2009 panel at the Religious Newswriters Association’s annual convention. Their topic was: The New Calvinists. Collin Hansen: John Piper: The book Piper predicted would be the definitive work on Calvin was: Calvin, by F. Bruce Gordon, Yale University Press, 2009. The folks at WTS Books expect it any day, and Amazon already has it. . Carolyn James: Q&A with Reporters: HT: David Mathis … [Read more...] about Hansen, Piper, James: Panel on The New Calvinists
Sweden Slashes Income Taxes To Boost Job Creation
A headline in today's Breibart--"Sweden slashes income tax further to boost jobs":Since coming to power in late 2006, the government has launched a series of measures aimed at inciting Swedes to return to the job market instead of living off of state subsidies.John Hinderaker observes: It's an interesting comparison: Sweden experimented with the nanny state, learned that it was devastating to the economic and moral health of its people, and is moving back toward individualism. Here in the U.S., we had the world's most dynamic economy, and the lesson we took away from that--some of us, … [Read more...] about Sweden Slashes Income Taxes To Boost Job Creation
Mike Horton: The Gospel-Driven Life
WTS Books is offering Mike Horton's new book, The Gospel-Driven Life: Being Good News People in a Bad News World (Baker, 256 pg hardcover), for 45% off (only $10.99). The offer is good for the next week and a half. (HT: JT) Mike Horton, Alistair Begg, and R. C. Sproul will be speaking at the Ligonier West Coast Conference in Seattle, WA next weekend (September 25-26) on the theme Is There Life After Death? (I'm assured they will all answer in the affirmative.) I'm looking forward to live-blogging the event. … [Read more...] about Mike Horton: The Gospel-Driven Life
More on Humility and Narcissism
Very interesting NY Times piece by David Brooks on the immodesty/pomposity/lack of restraint of our day (exemplified publicly, in recent days, by Kayne West's opinionated interruption of an award-winner's speech, Serena Williams' vulgarity-laced verbal, threat-filled assault of a line judge, and Michael Jordan's egotistical, long-winded Basketball Hall of Fame acceptance speech) in contrast to the humility and restraint of war veterans (and, by extension, America as a whole) the day World War II ended. Over the airwaves that day a passage was read by Ernie Pyle, the famous war correspondent … [Read more...] about More on Humility and Narcissism
Be Like David (Robinson), Not Like Mike (Jordan)
Both David Robinson and Michael Jordan were recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Voddie Baucham contrasts their acceptance speeches: Robinson's was marked by humility and gratitude, Jordan's was marked by arrogance and self-centeredness. Robinson (a Christian) conveyed that his life was about much more than his basketball career, Jordan "needed this moment to snatch his throne back from the likes of Kobe Bryant if only for one night." I couldn't agree more. As a Chicago native and Bulls fan, it was quite sad to see a man so reduced by narcissistic indulgence. An excerpt: David … [Read more...] about Be Like David (Robinson), Not Like Mike (Jordan)
Interview with David Sitton
David Sitton is the President of To Every Tribe, a ministry which has been planting churches among unreached people groups of Papua New Guinea and Mexico for many years now. They are hosting a conference next month entitled The Privilege of Suffering: Jesus is Worth It. David was kind enough to answer a few questions for us about his testimony, his passion for missions, and the organization he leads. David, can you please tell us a little bit about your background. How did you come to know the Lord? I appreciate you taking the time for this interview for your blog/website. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Interview with David Sitton