Senator Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, has passed away early this morning. She was 86 years old. When I read Dreams from My Father this summer I was struck by what a kind and gracious woman she was. My condolences to the Senator on the passing of his beloved grandmother on the eve of (arguably) the most significant day of his political career. … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s Grandmother Has Died
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A Gracious, Critical Response to Piper’s Political Messages
I agree with the spirit and the arguments Justin Taylor sets forth in response to John Piper's recent remarks (here and here) about the upcoming presidential election. … [Read more...] about A Gracious, Critical Response to Piper’s Political Messages
John Piper on Same-Sex Marriage
This is a five minute audio clip from a Desiring God radio podcast. Piper says that Christians should be involved in the public dialogue on the institution of marriage and that "it is right to put in place, if possible, a legal definition of marriage that makes it one man and one woman." Helpfully, Piper also alludes to the negative effects on children from growing up in households led by same-sex couples. … [Read more...] about John Piper on Same-Sex Marriage
John Piper Speak Out on Women and the Presidency
The John Piper video I recently posted led to significant discussion in various circles. In particular, some took Piper's concern regarding Sarah Palin's decision to pursue the Vice-Presidency in spite of having young children (including one with Down Syndrome) as an implicit endorsement of Senator Obama. However, we should recall that Piper has publicly stated that he would never vote for a pro-choice candidate. Today, he ads a few clarifications about his views on women, the Presidency, the role of law, and voting. He closed with this paragraph: “A person with my view may very well vote … [Read more...] about John Piper Speak Out on Women and the Presidency
The Definition of Marriage: Why It Matters
Maggie Gallagher is the President of the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, and President of the National Organization for Marriage. Her most recent book, co-authored with University of Chicago Professor Linda Waite, is The Case for Marriage: Why Married People Are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially. Today, Gallagher published an outstanding essay on the importance of marriage being defined as a male-female union. Marriage between a man and a woman is rooted in our nature--''in biology, not bigotry''--sex between men and women makes babies, society needs babies, and … [Read more...] about The Definition of Marriage: Why It Matters
Free Audio Book By John Calvin
John Calvin: Of Prayer and The Christian Life (Unabridged) is the free audio book of the month from Christian Audio. Use the coupon code NOV2008 to freely download this audio resource, which is but a section within Calvin's magnum opus, Institutes of the Christian Religion. … [Read more...] about Free Audio Book By John Calvin