I previously reviewed the well orchestrated, worshipful, classical-sounding CD Sing Praise To The Lord. I also said I'd be introducing Dan Goeller a bit. Dan is a musician, a conductor, and a man with a deep desire to produce beautiful, innovative choral and instrumental music. In 2005, after a career in Nashville, TN working with a slew of popular Christian artists, he started his own music publishing business, Dan Goeller Music Publishing. Below is part 1 of an interview series we'll be doing. 1. What gave birth to your interest in music? Did you pursue formal training? If so, where? … [Read more...] about Interview of Dan Goeller (Part I)
Albert Mohler on President Obama’s Education Speech
Dr. Mohler writes that President Obama's message on education today "should be welcomed by America's parents, both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives." But he also sounds a more cautious note (referring to the initial inclusion of remarks that students "help the President achieve his goals"):Children are to be asked to help the President meet his goals the day before the President puts his administration on the line for his controversial health-care reform effort? Conspiracy? No. Horrible timing? Yes. Administration slow to get it? Obviously. Mohler's conclusion:Barack … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on President Obama’s Education Speech
President Obama’s Education Speech is Great
Read the text before you critique it. I think it is a remarkably outstanding speech; indeed, a gift of God's common grace to American students. A couple of excerpts:"I’ve talked about your parents’ responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and get your homework done, and don’t spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with that Xbox....But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities." "Maybe you could be a good writer - … [Read more...] about President Obama’s Education Speech is Great
Interview With Randy Alcorn
Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspectives Ministries, a Bible-believing, Christ-centered nonprofit organization with two goals: (1) to teach the principles of God's Word, emphasizing an eternal viewpoint; (2) to reach the needy in Christ's name. If you buy this book, you won't enrich Mr. Alcorn at all, as the book includes this note in the opening pages:"One hundred percent of the royalties from this book will be given to promote good, oppose evil, and relieve suffering around the world."That's not surprising for those of you who know of Randy Alcorn's longstanding … [Read more...] about Interview With Randy Alcorn
Students Should Hear Their President’s Speech on Tuesday
On Tuesday, September 8, President Obama is set to address the nation's K-12 students in a 12:00 (EDT) speech. The White House says: "The President will talk directly to students across the country on the importance of taking responsibility for their education, challenging them to set goals and do everything they can to succeed." Many conservatives have reacted negatively, suggesting Obama will use this opportunity to "indoctrinate" students in partisan politics. Let's step back for a moment. President Reagan (and his wife) told high school students to "just say no" to drugs. In 1991, … [Read more...] about Students Should Hear Their President’s Speech on Tuesday
The Best Article on Health Care in America
Is written by business man David Goldhill (Democrat) in this month's The Atlantic. The ~10,000 word article is entitled "How American Health Care Killed My Father". The executive summary: After the needless death of his father, the author, a business executive, began a personal exploration of a health-care industry that for years has delivered poor service and irregular quality at astonishingly high cost. It is a system, he argues, that is not worth preserving in anything like its current form. And the health-care reform now being contemplated will not fix it. Here’s a radical solution to … [Read more...] about The Best Article on Health Care in America