New from Dr. R.C. Sproul and Reformation Trust: Everyone's a Theologian. Each chapter is short enough to get through in one sitting. This is truly a systematic theology that any adult, young or old, can read and benefit from. See Professor David Murray's confession and commendation and learn more about the book. Update: Logos Bible Software is offering a pre-order discount on this resource. … [Read more...] about Everyone’s a Theologian: New from R.C. Sproul
Practical Ministry
Why Do Young People Abandon the Faith?
Great post at the College Transition Initiative blog, gleaning wisdom from William Wilberforce's book Real Christianity. Here are their four points (modified and generalized, and with my own commentary): 1. They succumb to temptations they haven’t faced before. The draw of the party lifestyle is stronger when one is away from home and experiencing more freedom--and more loneliness--than ever before. 2. They never learned how to think. Discernment is crucial. They need to learn how to apply the faith in various circumstances. If the Christianity of a young adult is superficial, … [Read more...] about Why Do Young People Abandon the Faith?
College Prep Conference in Twin Cities, MN
If you're in the area, you might consider attending the college preparation conference being put on by the Twin Cities Chinese Christian Church (TCCCC). I'll be giving three sessions and a Q&A, and there will be a couple panels with other speakers. The conference is for teens and their parents. My first session is just for teens, the second is for teens and their parents, and the third is just for parents. DATE: April 25-26 TIME: 7:30p Friday for grades 7-12 // 10a – 4p Saturday for parents and teens // Lunch provided Registration Fee: $15 per person or $25 for family. (The … [Read more...] about College Prep Conference in Twin Cities, MN
Raising Teens With Enduring Faith
My guest post on Bible Gateway's blog begins this way: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 As our teens grow up and head out to college, one of our most pressing concerns is about their faith. We’ve heard about the party scene, the atheistic professors, the pressure to fit in and make new friends. Maybe we’ve known a student who has lost the way. It’s only natural to wonder, Will our teens’ faith be strong enough to withstand the tests of college? Read the rest. … [Read more...] about Raising Teens With Enduring Faith
Student Loans Entice Borrowers More for Cash Than a Degree
Fascinating WSJ article on a disturbing trend: "Some Americans caught in the weak job market are lining up for federal student aid, not for education that boosts their employment prospects but for the chance to take out low-cost loans, sometimes with little intention of getting a degree." Read the whole thing. HT: Wintery Knight … [Read more...] about Student Loans Entice Borrowers More for Cash Than a Degree
What’s Wrong With Buying Your Way Onto the Bestseller List?
Great post by Jared Wilson. 1. It’s dishonest. 2. It’s egocentric and lazy. 3. It may eventually harm your reputation and will bug you in the long run. 4. It’s poor stewardship and bad strategy. 5. It disadvantages those actually gifted. Read his post for explanations. And these, my friends, are the reasons that I have foregone this great temptation. But hey, it's only Wednesday! There is still time for YOU to help Preparing Your Teens For College make a best-seller list the honest way. Pick up a copy today! HT: Justin Taylor … [Read more...] about What’s Wrong With Buying Your Way Onto the Bestseller List?