Rod Dreher quotes a young adult who supports gay marriage: Your conception of marriage, the traditional one, is that a man and a woman get married for the purpose of procreation. Marriage isn’t really about romantic love in this conception, but rather a framework for the rearing of children. If we take for granted that this is what marriage is, then I don’t think it’s bigoted at all to not have gay marriage, so long as the coupling is respected. The problem for people my age is this: your definition of marriage was displaced prior to our lifetime. I have no memory of when that definition … [Read more...] about Why Are Conservatives Losing The Marriage Debate?
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Howard Hendricks (1924-2013)
Denny Burk offers a great testimony to the life and legacy of Dr. Howard Hendricks, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary for over 60 years. Hendricks was a masterful, passionate teacher, and a remarkable mentor to many. … [Read more...] about Howard Hendricks (1924-2013)
Dr. Ben Carson – Message at National Prayer Breakfast
Dr. Benjamin Carson addressed the National Prayer Breakfast this past Thursday morning. He's the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the author of America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great (currently the #1 book on Amazon). It's a phenomenal speech in many ways, covering an array of topics--political correctness, personal responsibility, the value of education and hard work, even the federal deficit, national debt, tax policy, and health care. … [Read more...] about Dr. Ben Carson – Message at National Prayer Breakfast
Andrew Peterson – You’ll Find Your Way
The other night my wife and I were able to hear Andrew Peterson at the TruthXChange conference. I was so glad that he played You'll Find Your Way, from his new album Light for the Lost Boy. It's a song many parents can relate to. Andrew wrote it for his son when he turned 13, basing it on Jeremiah 6:16: "Thus says the LORD: 'Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.'" … [Read more...] about Andrew Peterson – You’ll Find Your Way
Technology and Raising Boys
HT: Traci (who has additional commentary) via Tim Ellsworth … [Read more...] about Technology and Raising Boys
David Platt – Follow Me – Trailer
Another one is here. … [Read more...] about David Platt – Follow Me – Trailer