From the Supreme Court of California website: The California Supreme Court has announced that it will issue an opinion in three cases challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (Strauss v. Horton, S168047; Tyler v. State of California, S168066; City and County of San Francisco v. Horton, S168078.) Tuesday (5/26/09) at 10 A.M. The opinion will be available on the California Courts Web site.For those unaware, California voters passed Proposition 8 last November. It changed the CA constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to "marry" in … [Read more...] about CA Supreme Court To Rule on Prop 8 on Tue
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Finding Your Child’s Way on the Autism Spectrum
I introduced this book a while ago. Given the strong interest, I asked a friend who has an autistic child if she'd consider reviewing it. Here is her review: This book was such a blessing to me! There is a plethora of information about autism available on the web and in books…everything from diets and supplements to special education law to Floortime, ABA, and social skills. I am grateful for all these resources, but I’ve also been struck by the dearth of help that is specifically Christian, that addresses the biblical responsibility for caring for my child’s heart. When I did my first … [Read more...] about Finding Your Child’s Way on the Autism Spectrum
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Ralph Winter (1925 – 2009)
Perhaps the foremost missiologist in our day, Dr. Ralph Winter, went to be with the Lord last night, succumbing to a protracted battle with myeloma. In 2005, Dr. Winter was included among the top 25 most influential evangelicals in America. I first learned of Dr. Winter and his legacy when I took Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, a fantastic semester-long course for which college-level credit can generally be obtained. A former professor at Fuller Seminary and founder of the U.S. Center for World Mission (part of William Carey International University) in Pasadena, California, … [Read more...] about Ralph Winter (1925 – 2009)
Culture War Over Capitalism
Arthur C. Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute and author of Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism (reviewed here), pens an outstanding essay in the Wall Street Journal on the historical American value of free enterprise and respect for private property: Still, the tea parties are not based on the cold wonkery of budget data. They are based on an "ethical populism." The protesters are homeowners who didn't walk away from their mortgages, small business owners who don't want corporate welfare and bankers who kept their heads during the frenzy … [Read more...] about Culture War Over Capitalism
Mike Huckabee Calls On Nancy Pelosi To Resign
In poetic fashion: Here's a story about a lady named Nancy A ruthless politician, but dressed very fancy Very ambitious, she got herself elected Speaker But as for keeping secrets, she proved quite a "leaker." She flies on government planes coast to coast And doesn't mind that our economy is toast She makes the Air Force squire her in their military jets There's room for her family, her staff, and even her pets. Until now, she annoyed us, but her gaffes were mostly funny; Even though it was painful to watch her waste our tax money. But now her wacky comments are no laughing matter; She's … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Calls On Nancy Pelosi To Resign