Though wholly lacking in musical skill, I have a long-lasting appreciation for classical music. I took a music appreciation class in college where we learned about baroque, classical, romantic, and modern styles of music. I thought the first three were terrific. Later, in graduate school, I was a campus representative for the San Francisco Symphony, selling student subscriptions at U.C. Berkeley in exchange for great tickets to six-eight concerts a year. It was a pretty good gig; the SF Symphony (under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas) is widely regarded as one of the finest in the … [Read more...] about Ligonier Music: God of Grace and Glory
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Math Performance: Gender Similarities or Differences?
Dr. Hyde (University of Wisconsin) and her colleagues have been studying gender differences in mathematics performance and ability. Last Friday, they published their most recent findings in Science magazine. Their study has generated a bit of a stir among the mainstream media, with headlines such as "Girls as Good as Boys at Math." But not all respondents are striking the same chord. For example, Heather MacDonald of the Manhattan Institute takes issue with Tamar Lewin's New York Times summary and with Janet Hyde's report itself. What does it all mean? Well, while I won't seek to unduly … [Read more...] about Math Performance: Gender Similarities or Differences?
Young, Restless, Reformed – Collin Hansen
A well-researched and entertaining account of Reformed theology's increasing popularity among young Christians, Collin Hansen's new book, Young, Restless, Reformed, appeared in seed form as a Christianity Today cover story in 2006. With a degree in journalism, Hansen is now editor-at-large for Christianity Today while pursuing an M.Div. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. Hansen documents the impact of several vibrant ministries that, while having significant theological differences with one another, answer with one voice on the question, "Who does what in salvation?" … [Read more...] about Young, Restless, Reformed – Collin Hansen
Think Your Family is Unique?
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Summer Availability of Townhouse in Riverside, CA
Please forgive the highly personal nature of this post. I accepted a summer teaching assignment at U.C. Berkeley, so Marni, the kids, and I will be heading back to my Alma mater. We're hoping to sublet our townhouse in Riverside, CA to trustworthy tenants: A family, mature students, missionaries, etc. All the info has been posted elsewhere, and there are also extra photos. … [Read more...] about Summer Availability of Townhouse in Riverside, CA
Biola President Emeritus Clyde Cook (1935-2008)
Dr. Clyde Cook, President of Biola University from 1982-2007, influenced countless lives for Jesus Christ during his almost 73 year pilgrimage. My wife and I had the privilege of speaking to him for about an hour last spring prior to his official retirement. We were impressed by his heart for Christian higher education and his balanced perspective on the value of both academic rigor and spiritual formation. May his tribe increase. A Biola University statement reads: Dr. Clyde Cook served as Biola University’s president for 25 years, from 1982 to 2007, with a unique background as an … [Read more...] about Biola President Emeritus Clyde Cook (1935-2008)