Great post from Pastor Zach Nielsen on Raising Kids in a Pornified Culture. His points: 1. Aim to give our kids a huge view of God who is gloriously delightful. 2. Teach them the gospel. Our kids are spring-loaded legalists. 3. Teach them that boundaries bring freedom and obedience is a blessing. 4. Talk to them sooner than later about sex and internet porn. … [Read more...] about Raising Kids in a Pornified Culture
We Can Force Your Wife to Violate Her Religion
CNS News: While presenting an oral argument in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia last fall, a lawyer for the U.S. Justice Department (Benjamin Berwick) told a federal judge that the Obama administration believed it could force the judge’s own wife—a physician—to act against her religious faith in the conduct of her medical practice. The case was Tyndale House Publishers v. Sebelius. Berwick argued that if an individual forms a corporation (to limit their liability, for malpractice in the case of a doctor), they lose their freedom of religion. Here's the exact … [Read more...] about We Can Force Your Wife to Violate Her Religion
Dave Ramsey – Entre Leadership – $1.99
Dave Ramsey fans will want to take advantage of a $1.99 price on the kindle edition of EntreLeadership, a 322 page book. Two blurbs: “Dave Ramsey is the real deal. His generosity, insight, and passion come through in every single thing he does.” Seth Godin, author, Poke the Box "Full of excellent anecdotes and practical tips on entrepreneurship, hirings and firings, and leadership at its best. This book is quintessentially Ramsey." Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People HT: Zach Nielsen … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey – Entre Leadership – $1.99
Why Are Conservatives Losing The Marriage Debate?
Rod Dreher quotes a young adult who supports gay marriage: Your conception of marriage, the traditional one, is that a man and a woman get married for the purpose of procreation. Marriage isn’t really about romantic love in this conception, but rather a framework for the rearing of children. If we take for granted that this is what marriage is, then I don’t think it’s bigoted at all to not have gay marriage, so long as the coupling is respected. The problem for people my age is this: your definition of marriage was displaced prior to our lifetime. I have no memory of when that definition … [Read more...] about Why Are Conservatives Losing The Marriage Debate?
What Makes a Good Leader?
Though this article is about leadership in an academic setting at a college or university, the principles can be generalized: 1. Listening. 2. Inclusiveness. 3. Delegation. 4. Sincerity. 5. Decisiveness. 6. Accountability. 7. Optimism. 8. Realism. 9. Frankness. 10. Self-Effacement. 11. Collegiality. 12. Honesty. 13. Trustworthiness. 14. Morality. In a sentence, a good leader gets under others to lift them up, not over them to enjoy ego gratification. Here's a related article on developing leadership potential. … [Read more...] about What Makes a Good Leader?
Howard Hendricks (1924-2013)
Denny Burk offers a great testimony to the life and legacy of Dr. Howard Hendricks, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary for over 60 years. Hendricks was a masterful, passionate teacher, and a remarkable mentor to many. … [Read more...] about Howard Hendricks (1924-2013)