Ken Sande, author of Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict and related titles, writes: I’ve had the privilege of serving as president of this wonderful ministry for 30 years. There is nothing I would have rather devoted so much of my life to. But as Solomon wisely observed, there is a time and season—a beginning and an end—for every activity under heaven. With this in mind, our Board of Directors and I have been discussing for several years my eventual transition from leadership. Last June we began a dialogue with a consultant to assist us in mapping out a formal … [Read more...] about Ken Sande to Step Down from Peacemaker Ministries
Shift in Evangelical Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
An interesting article in Christianity Today from Tobin Grant and Sarah Pulliam Bailey, which contains these two graphs. It seems that born-again evangelicals have (on a whole) less opposition to same-sex marriage today then non-Christians had in 1988. But some of it depends on how the question is asked. See the article. [The graphs enlarge if you click on them.] … [Read more...] about Shift in Evangelical Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
Biola University Releases Statement on Human Sexuality
Biola University has released a statement on human sexuality, which was in preparation over the last 18 months, along with a letter from President Covey (dated May 10, 2012). It is reported that this statement is (in some sense) a response to a group known as The Biola Queer Underground, a group which describes itself as "a group of like-minded LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) students and allies who have formed a private underground community in which we share our life struggles, as well as our love and support for one another." The group has responded to this … [Read more...] about Biola University Releases Statement on Human Sexuality
Mark Dever and Albert Mohler on Same-Sex Marriage
Clear-headed explanations and helpful counsel on avoiding extremes on this sensitive issue: HT: Z via JT … [Read more...] about Mark Dever and Albert Mohler on Same-Sex Marriage
Preparing Your Teen to Thrive at College
I was deeply honored to record a pair of broadcasts with Focus on the Family last month. These broadcasts are being aired today and tomorrow (each episode is about 30 minutes long). You can also find a short parent-child discussion guide--a conversation-starter for those whose children are beginning to explore the idea of going to college. … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Teen to Thrive at College
Act The Miracle: DG National Conference
The Desiring God 2012 National Conference has been announced. It's theme: Act the Miracle: God's Work and Ours in the Mystery of Sanctification September 28 – 30, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN Speakers include: John Piper, Kevin DeYoung, Ed Welch, Sally Lloyd-Jones, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Russell Moore, Carolyn McCulley, David Mathis, RW Glenn, Fernando Ortega, and Javis Williams. … [Read more...] about Act The Miracle: DG National Conference