Word is out that Tim Tebow has signed with the New England Patriots. His position is quarterback, and he's expected to report to the Patriots mandatory mini-camp tomorrow. The deal came together quickly in the last 24 hours. Duration of the contract or financial details were not disclosed. I'm no sports analyst, but I think this is a great move for the Patriots. Tebow is not the distracting side-show some consider him to be. He's a focused, hard-working player with impeccable character. On the field he's a leader who knows how to scramble, gain yardage, and win football games. His playoff … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Tim Tebow
3801 Lancaster – More to be Told
An appeal from David Altrogge, writer and director of 3801 Lancaster. A quick Google search on "The next gosnell" nets numerous stories from all over the country, which speaks to the importance of what Mr. Altrogge is doing. … [Read more...] about 3801 Lancaster – More to be Told
What’s the best predictor of student success?
I read Paul Tough's book How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character (introduced here). But I just saw Tough's amazing thesis again in Business Insider. The #1 predictor of student success is not IQ, talent, or luck/"being in the right place at the right time". It's grit. Determination. "The ability to withstand stress and move past failures to achieve a goal is the best indicator of future success." What's great is that grit can be learned and enhanced throughout a student's life, even dramatically if they develop a disciplined passion for what they're … [Read more...] about What’s the best predictor of student success?
Mothers Are the Sole or Primary Provider in Four-in-Ten Households with Children
Pew Research Center has a new study out on "Breadwinner Moms." The Intro: A record 40 percent of all households with children under the age of 18 include mothers who are either the sole or primary source of income for the family, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The share was just 11% in 1960. Joe Carter, writing for The Gospel Coalition, breaks down the study. One trend I found intersting: On the topic of single mothers (either never married, or divorced), most Americans (64%) say that this rising trend is a … [Read more...] about Mothers Are the Sole or Primary Provider in Four-in-Ten Households with Children
Tim Keller on Gospel Humilty
Keller writes: C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity makes a brilliant observation about gospel-humility at the very end of his chapter on pride. If we were to meet a truly humble person, Lewis says, we would never come away from meeting them thinking they were humble.They would not be always telling us they were a nobody (because a person who keeps saying they are a nobody is actually a self-obsessed person). The thing we would remember from meeting a truly gospel-humble person is how much they seemed to be totally interested in us. Because the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on Gospel Humilty
Feature Film on Rich Mullins
I enjoyed Rich Mullins' music, particularly songs like Calling Out Your Name and Awesome God. The entire album Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth was great. But I don't remember his music being as controversial as this trailer seems to claim. Did I miss something? HT: Justin Taylor … [Read more...] about Feature Film on Rich Mullins