Have you ever read the famous "spiritual armor" passage in Ephesians and not really known what to do with it? Let my friend pastor Brian Borgman and co-author pastor Rob Ventura walk you through this tricky yet essential passage of Scripture in their new book, Spiritual Warfare: A Biblical and Balanced Perspective, now available for 50% (only $6.50) at WTS Books (while the Kindle version is only $2.99). Endorsers include Voddie Baucham, Carl Trueman, David Murray, and Paul Washer. The Foreword is by Steve Lawson. Brian was kind enough to answer a few questions for us about the book. You've … [Read more...] about Spiritual Warfare: Interview with Brian Borgman
Paul Miller – A Loving Life – 50% Off (Or More)
Paul Miller, author of the fantastic book A Praying Life, has a new title out called A Loving Life. The publisher's description: How do you love with no love in return? How do you love when no one notices or cares? Best-selling author Paul Miller tackles these tough questions at the heart of our struggle to love head on. Drawing on the book of Ruth, A Loving Life offers the help we need to embrace relationship, endure rejection, cultivate community, and reach out to even the most unlovable around us as we discover the power to live a loving life. For 72 hours only, this book is available … [Read more...] about Paul Miller – A Loving Life – 50% Off (Or More)
Does Where You Go to School Matter to Employers?
Great post from Lynn O'Shaughnessy on whether you need to attend an elite school to be successful. An excerpt: I am involved in recruiting for a very selective federal agency. Our jobs require very high level skills, including a minimum of a master’s degree. Most people I work with are brilliant. They get their jobs here by passing a rigorous entrance test on knowledge of foreign affairs, foreign language aptitude, writing samples, oral exam (to determine presentation skills), quantitative skills, and a psychological battery.... We have people from famous and not-so-famous colleges. We … [Read more...] about Does Where You Go to School Matter to Employers?
What It Takes To Get Into an Elite University
I discussed what to look for in a college in a lengthy chapter of Preparing Your Teens for College (see the Table of Contents). College admissions has changed profoundly over the last two decades as an increasing number of high school graduates are pursuing higher education. Among most universities, there is increasing competition for students. These colleges are vying for numerical growth and/or better students in the hopes of moving up the ranks (raising their average SAT/ACT score, boosting their graduation rates, and so on). But among elite universities, the competition from students has … [Read more...] about What It Takes To Get Into an Elite University
The Book of Tebow
Tim Tebow fans won't want to miss the 12,000+ word article that Sports Illustrated ran on him right before Christmas--and then buried without fanfare on their website, rather than run even a portion of it in their print magazine. Terry Mattingly has a good write-up about it in Patheos. An excerpt from the SI article quoted by Mattingly: There is no real precedent for his situation. Tebow is America’s most influential athlete, according to a poll of 1,100 adults published by Forbes in May, and he is also unemployed. In 23 months he became a starting NFL quarterback, won seven of eight games … [Read more...] about The Book of Tebow
New John Piper Book: A Godward Heart
Containing 50 devotional readings, A Godward Heart by John Piper (Multnomah) releases on January 21. The "look inside" feature on Amazon allows you to check out the Table of Contents. The publisher's description: To Satisfy Your Soul — with God John Piper invites you to experience deeper intimacy with God through these thought-provoking and soul-enriching meditations. Whether you are just discovering the divine richness of Scripture or have long been a passionate student, you’ll find a deeper understanding of God and renewed insight for your journey. … [Read more...] about New John Piper Book: A Godward Heart