Here's a great article from Pastor Tim Keller on preaching in a post-modern city. The senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Keller will be one of several guests at the Desiring God national conference which is less than 1 month away and is almost completely sold out. (HT: Justin Hoover) … [Read more...] about Tim Keller on preaching in a post-modern city
Archives for August 2006
We need engineers!
I've previously blogged on Thomas Friedman's fascinating book The World is Flat. A major theme Friedman unpacks is that technology, one of the primary forces leveling the playing field between nations in our increasingly global marketplace, is being more hotly pursued by countries like India and China. Whereas the average age of an engineer in the US is over 40 (and increasing every year), college and graduate students in India and China are pursuing science and engineering in droves while enrollment in these disciplines by US students remains flat. As an engineer by trade, and an engineering … [Read more...] about We need engineers!
Christianity Today cover story on Calvinism resurgence
I was hoping that Collin Hansen's recent (September, 2006) CT cover story would be made available on-line by now, but apparently it hasn't, so I'm going to blog on it now anyway, even though I can't provide a link to it (Update: Article available). The article is truly outstanding. I don't know what Hansen's theological convictions are, but he certainly wrote a fair piece. Interesting tid-bits and some reflection: Hansen says that John Piper, more than anyone else, has contributed to the Calvinistic resurgence. That makes sense, given that Desiring God emphasizes the glory and the beauty … [Read more...] about Christianity Today cover story on Calvinism resurgence
Recent comments on this blog
Dear Readers, I want to apologize for taking a couple of days to post your comments. I was not being rude; I simply was not aware that you had posted a comment awaiting my moderation. Normally, I am informed via an automatic e-mail. It didn't happen for the last two days since I posted an Open Letter to Dr. Kostenberger (which he has graciously replied to in a comment). Thankfully, it now appears to be working again. Thank you for your patience. Just a reminder, let's try to demonstrate civility even when we disagree. That way, we can all be edified by dialogue over thorny … [Read more...] about Recent comments on this blog
Evangelicals and Foreign Policy
Walter Russell Mead, Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy, has penned a very interesting essay on the changing face of evangelical involvement in U.S. foreign policy. His article appears in the September/October 2006 edition of the prestigious journal Foreign Affairs. He summarizes his article as follows: Summary: Religion has always been a major force in U.S. politics, but the recent surge in the number and the power of evangelicals is recasting the country's political scene -- with dramatic implications for foreign policy. This should not be cause for panic: … [Read more...] about Evangelicals and Foreign Policy
Deliberate Childlessness – an International Trend
Here's an article in Newsweek International on the growing trend of deliberate childlessness throughout the industrial world. This represents a boon (in the short-term) for some industries, such as real estate, restaurants and some forms of luxurious recreational travel, but it ultimately will bring negative consequences in its train. Related Posts: State of the (Marriage) Unions - Childlessness, Economic Ramifications of Childlessness, Women and Childlessness … [Read more...] about Deliberate Childlessness – an International Trend