I'm interviewed by Reggie Rogers today on Power Jamz. I was planning to perform some of my latest hip-hop music, but so as not to intimidate Lacrae, we talked about Thriving at College instead. … [Read more...] about Interview by Reggie Rogers of Power Jamz
Tim Keller on Morning Joe
Talking about his latest full-length book, Every Good Endeavor: I wrote something of a review for Every Good Endeavor, though I'm not sure the review does the book justice. It's a really terrific book. … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on Morning Joe
Supreme Court Will Rule on Gay Marriage
Last Friday the Supreme Court announced their acceptance of two cases related to same-sex marriage. Scholar Lyle Denniston of SCOTUSBlog anticipates that hearings for both cases will occur in March. Joe Carter of the Acton Institute breaks down the possible outcomes: 1. Overturn the 9th Circuit ruling and uphold Prop. 8. This outcome would leave the definition of marriage to the individual states and its voters. 2. Uphold the 9th Circuit ruling, but do so in a way that limits the ruling to California’s Prop. 8 legislation. 3. Dismiss the appeal on the grounds that the sponsors of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Will Rule on Gay Marriage
Transitioning from Home School to College
Roy Hayley writes a poignant account of his daughter's transition from home school to college in The Old Schoolhouse. Page Hayley completed her high school studies a year early and was able to take a "gap year" for personal study and growth. She sat down with her parents and set an ambitious set of goals for the year -- a wise move, since "free" time can easily be wasted if we're not intentional. Her goals included part-time work in the field she hoped to study in college (science), piano and voice lessons, theater, and the college search process (applications, visits, etc.). Page was … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Home School to College
Sen. Jim DeMint to Head Heritage Foundation
Daniel Henninger, reporting in the The Wall Street Journal: "In an interview preceding the succession announcement, Sen. DeMint said he is taking the Heritage job because he sees it as a vehicle to popularize conservative ideas in a way that connects with a broader public. "This is an urgent time," the senator said, "because we saw in the last election we were not able to communicate conservative ideas that win elections." Mr. DeMint, who was a market researcher before he entered politics, said he plans to take the Heritage Foundation's traditional research plus that of think tanks at the … [Read more...] about Sen. Jim DeMint to Head Heritage Foundation
3 Christ-Centered Graduate Degrees, 2 Comprehensive Scholarships—Study from Home
This sounds like a pretty good deal for anyone looking for advanced theological or ministry leadership training: Knox Theological Seminary and Logos Bible Software have teamed up to offer three innovative graduate degrees—the online Master of Arts (Biblical & Theological Studies), online Master of Arts (Christian & Classical Studies), and the blended Doctor of Ministry in Preaching and Teaching. These degree programs allow you to study from home, on your own schedule, without giving up your job, community, and commitments. And with the $25,000 Billy Graham Scholarship (MABTS) or … [Read more...] about 3 Christ-Centered Graduate Degrees, 2 Comprehensive Scholarships—Study from Home