I don't plan to post much on politics or the presidential race, but I wanted to comment on the choice of Mitt Romney's running mate (Paul Ryan) because it touches on a recent post about capitalism having an image problem. Here's a short video clip of Mr. Ryan addressing the distinction between true capitalism and crony capitalism. (Note also Mr. Ryan's willingness to admit that capitalism has been perverted by both major political parties.) Related post: What does Paul Ryan have in common with Sen. Tom Coburn, author of The Debt Bomb? … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan and Capitalism
Celebrating Alone
A great post from R.C. Sproul Jr. reflecting on his twentieth wedding anniversary (August 1, 2012). An excerpt: For nearly twenty years His grace graced our home in and through her. I woke up each morning astonished at what God had done for me. I went to bed each night beside His grace. I did not get the opportunity to plan a grand twentieth anniversary celebration. We will neither repeat our honeymoon cruise nor hold hands on the Champs Elysees. Instead I will travel to the cemetery. Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Alone
Derek Melleby: A “Gap Year” Before College
Derek Melleby, Director of the College Transition Initiative, a ministry of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and the Coalition for Christian Outreach, pens an excellent, brief article on the benefits many students can accrue from a "gap year" between high school and college. If you're not familiar with the term "gap year," he also defines it and gives links to several websites which list all kinds of programs. An excerpt: Why do students take a gap year? A gap year brings focus. According to The Princeton Review, “Likes and dislikes, plans for the future, and even the reason why … [Read more...] about Derek Melleby: A “Gap Year” Before College
Getting Your Teens Ready for College
An article I published last year with Christianity Today began this way: While seven out of ten high school graduates enter college, about 30 percent will never make it to their sophomore year, and about 50 percent won’t have graduated even six years later. Meanwhile the average student who does make it to graduation will have racked up $23,000 in debt. Today the cost of a college education is increasing two to three times faster than the overall rate of inflation. Besides being expensive, college is also time-consuming and life altering. Particularly for students who move away from home, … [Read more...] about Getting Your Teens Ready for College
Romney Supports Homosexual Boy Scout Leaders
I'm not sure what may have prompted this exchange, other than the Boy Scouts reiterating their position on avowed homosexual leaders, but Christian News Network reports: A spokesperson for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has advised that the former Massachusetts governor disagrees with the Boy Scout’s current policy prohibiting open homosexuals from serving as members and leaders. Read the whole thing. It's a bit confusing because Romney is apparently standing by his 1994 position in which he said: … [Read more...] about Romney Supports Homosexual Boy Scout Leaders
Is It Wrong for a Christian to Sue the Government?
Good thoughts from Dr. Russell Moore. An excerpt:A lawsuit in our legal system is not necessarily an attack. It is, however, when it’s the result of vengeance or acrimony between individuals. But the suit of a governing agency is less like an assault than like an appeal for a grievance to be answered. The normal mechanism of a citizen seeking justice, in our system, goes ultimately through the court system. In that sense, I think, if all other avenues are exhausted, suing this branch of government would simply be the equivalent of Paul appealing to Caesar to settle his legal dispute (Acts … [Read more...] about Is It Wrong for a Christian to Sue the Government?