A powerful and sad glimpse into those who profit from others' pain: This Tuesday, November 19, The Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Ordinance is on the ballot in Albuquerque, NM. HT: Justin Taylor … [Read more...] about Late Term Abortion in Albuquerque
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Canadian Child Pornography Bust
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but praise God they do turn. NBC News reports: Nearly 400 children have been rescued and 348 adults arrested following an expansive and “extraordinary” international child pornography investigation, Canadian police announced Thursday. And here's the kicker: What was most alarming, Inspector Beaven-Desjardins said, was that many of the arrests were of people who worked with or closely interacted with children. Among those arrested were 40 school teachers, nine doctors and nurses, six law enforcement personnel, nine pastors and priests and three foster … [Read more...] about Canadian Child Pornography Bust
John Piper on Prophecy and Charismatic Abuses
Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
I previously highlighted the first part of this interview. Here's an excerpt from part 2 (note that I'm only quoting a portion of MacArthur's answer). There are many areas of doctrine in which well-respected, godly theologians hold opposing views, and the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are just one of them. Again, we are thinking here of the best and most gospel-centered of the continuationists. Why focus on this area now when it threatens to inhibit unity and further divide true believers? Why not focus on baptism or eschatology or another issue? (MacArthur explains, at length, … [Read more...] about Challies Interview with MacArthur – Part 2
Why Do Students Drop Out of MOOCs?
MOOCs--massively open online courses--are all the rage in some circles, believed to be on the verge of putting all but the most elite college campuses out of business over the next decade. Although I agree that online learning has the potential to augment and transform traditional education delivery methods, I'm not convinced that colleges en masse will go the way of the dinosaur anytime soon (unless their leadership is corrupt or incompetent). For one, MOOCs have a drop out rate of about … [Read more...] about Why Do Students Drop Out of MOOCs?
John Piper on Pastors’ Pay
Collin Hansen has a great interview with John Piper on compensation for pastors, including honorariums from outside engagements and writing income. Here's one of his questions and an excerpt of Piper's answer. When did you first realize you would need some plan to handle the money earned from your speaking and writing? Were you ever tempted to keep the money for yourself? With the successful sales of Desiring God starting in 1987, I saw that there could be substantial income from writing and speaking. I resolved that I should not keep this money for myself but channel it to ministry. I … [Read more...] about John Piper on Pastors’ Pay