Their interactions are on the reading and writing life of the pastor. An excerpt from Peterson's remarks: Writing is a vocation; it's not just a way to get published. I knew from early on that I was a writer. I didn't know what that meant. I did have a sense that it meant something about the integrity of the gospel and none of this cheap Bible exegesis or propagandizing the gospel. I wanted to get into the whole story and the whole Bible. So I don't think that's a very good question to ask a writer, "Why do you write?" You write because there's fire in your bones. You've got to do this … [Read more...] about Owen Strachan Interviews Eugene Peterson
Pray for Chuck Colson who will “soon be home with the Lord”
Jim Liske, CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries, gave the following update this morning to the staff and supporters of Prison Fellowship, Justice Fellowship, and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview: Dear Friends: It is with a heavy, but hopeful heart that I share with you that it appears our friend, brother, and founder will soon be home with the Lord. Chuck’s condition took a decided turn yesterday, and the doctors advised Patty and the family to gather by his bedside. As you know, Chuck underwent surgery more than two weeks ago to remove a pool of clotted blood on the surface of … [Read more...] about Pray for Chuck Colson who will “soon be home with the Lord”
The Explicit Gospel: Matt Chandler
Matt Chandler's new book The Explicit Gospel is available until April 25 at 53% off --- $8.50/copy -- at WTS Books. Every attendee at Together for the Gospel (T4G) 2012 was given a complementary copy of this book, and Matt gave a message that addressed one of the themes in this book. Here's what some are saying: "That the gospel is not clearly taught in classic liberalism is disheartening but not surprising. That frequently the gospel is not taught in evangelical congregations is both disquieting and surprising. Evangelicals will not deny the gospel, but they may assume it while talking … [Read more...] about The Explicit Gospel: Matt Chandler
How One Couple Prepared Three Sons for Life After High School
Christianity Today has posted an interview I conducted with a set of parents about how they prepared their three sons for life after high school. (This interview was published alongside my article Keys for Success: Nurturing your child's talent, character, and passion for a smooth college transition.) Here's what I asked them: Did you assume your kids would go to college? How did you talk to your sons about what to expect at college? How did your sons display ambition in high school? How did you seek to shape their character? As they grew up, how did you seek to cultivate diligence … [Read more...] about How One Couple Prepared Three Sons for Life After High School
Collin Hansen Reviews Bad Religion
Collin Hansen reviews Ross Douthat's latest book, Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics, which releases this Tuesday. A former journalist himself, Hansen assesses the book's major themes, strengths, and weaknesses. An excerpt:Bad Religion reads like what you’d expect from a skilled and tireless columnist: lots of interaction with books, essays, and studies to explain how great minds and dynamic leaders have changed culture from the top down. The book does not display the full wit of David Brooks, the theological expertise of David Wells, or the sociological sophistication of James … [Read more...] about Collin Hansen Reviews Bad Religion
Pray for Jerry Bridges
After my Thriving at College interviews a few weeks ago with Focus on the Family (to be broadcast on May 14-15) I had the pleasure of spending time with Dr. Jerry Bridges, an outstanding author and long-time servant with the Navigators. This past Thursday Dr. Bridges underwent heart surgery to repair or replace his mitral valve. His daughter later sent this update to Desiring God ministries: We are rejoicing that Dad’s surgery has been successful! Two valves were repaired – the mitral valve and the tricuspid valve and all went well. He is in ICU and will be here for the next 24 hours to … [Read more...] about Pray for Jerry Bridges