David Murray, author of Christians Get Depressed Too: This series of films from HeadHeartHand Media presents five Christians with five very different stories of depression and of how God gave them hope and help to recover. Each 35-40 minute episode tells the story of one such Christian. Their reflections are intercut with interview footage from six counselors representing a wide range of Christian knowledge and experience. While the pain of depression is evident, the overall tone is hopeful and practical. We’re convinced that this holistic and biblical approach to depression will equip … [Read more...] about Christians Get Depressed Too
Louis Zamperini’s Amazing Story – Coming to the Big Screen
My wife read Laura Hillenbrand's breathtaking, runaway best-seller Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption when it came out in 2010. What's not captured in this title is that upon his return to America Louis Zamperini experienced the converting power of God's grace, which gave him a supernatural ability to love his enemies, even the man who had tortured him. The book is fantastic (from what I've heard) and I hope to read it myself soon. All the more so because this Christmas a major motion picture is being released (directed by Angelina Jolie). I hope the … [Read more...] about Louis Zamperini’s Amazing Story – Coming to the Big Screen
Let Them Come Home (John and Abraham Piper)
Abraham Piper (son to John and Noel Piper) spent four years as a young adult wandering from the Lord, at which time he was decisively saved. This essay he wrote sometime later would be useful to Christian parents wrestling with how to interact with their non-Christian adult children. He unpacks twelve principles: 1. Point them to Christ. 2. Pray. 3. Acknowledge that something is wrong. 4. Don’t expect them to be Christlike. 5. Welcome them home. 6. Plead with them more than you rebuke them. 7. Connect them to other believers. 8. Respect their friends. 9. E-mail them. 10. Take them … [Read more...] about Let Them Come Home (John and Abraham Piper)
Today’s 25-32 Year Olds Have it Bad
No, really. They've got it bad. As in, a higher unemployment rate than previous generations at the same age, across all educational attainment levels. This is a big reason why, as I discussed in the Introduction to Preparing Your Teens for College, more is riding on college today than ever before (to say nothing of the fact that's it's never been more expensive). Read more. … [Read more...] about Today’s 25-32 Year Olds Have it Bad
God in the Whirlwind – David Wells
New from David Wells, this book promises to be a great addition to Wells' previous work. It's on sale for through February 18 for 45% off at WTS Books. The publisher's description: Building on years of research, writing, and cross-cultural ministry, renowned author and theologian David Wells calls our attention to that which defines God's greatness and gives shape to the Christian life: the holy-love of God. In God in the Whirlwind, Wells explores the depths of the paradox that God is both holy and loving, showing how his holy-love provides the foundation for our understanding of the … [Read more...] about God in the Whirlwind – David Wells
Michael Sam – First Openly Gay NFL Player?
The 2013 SEC defensive player of the year, Michael Sam, is in a position to become the first openly gay professional football player. But first he needs to get drafted. Josh Alper of NBC Sports reports that Sam's chances of getting drafted may have diminished: Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans of SI.com spoke to eight NFL executives and coaches, none willing to put his or her name to their opinion of a man revealing part of his identity, on Sunday to find out how Sam’s choice to take that on will affect his position in the draft. Because Sam had come out to his teammates already, one person … [Read more...] about Michael Sam – First Openly Gay NFL Player?