Michael Foust writes about the April 11 teleconference call with Governor Mike Huckabee sponsored by Charisma Magazine. Huckabee pledged to vigorously support McCain, but mused over what might have been had conservative leaders given him more early support (financial and otherwise). While I think such reflection is entirely justified, I hope that Huckabee also considers what he could have done to appreciably widen his circle of support beyond religious conservatives. Some of his class warfare-sounding rhetoric was both unnecessary and unhelpful, IMHO. Huckabee did not rule out a 2012 run … [Read more...] about The Recent Mike Huckabee Teleconference
Archives for April 2008
Do Hard Things – 37% off for 3 more days
This fantastic new book by Alex and Brett Harris officially releases on April 15. Amazon's regular price is 32% off the $16.99 list price. But until Tuesday (04/15) an extra 5% pre-order discount applies. I was grateful to read this book in manuscript form and offer these words in response: "In a culture of low expectations, non-stop entertainment and short attention spans, teenagers Alex and Brett Harris provide a voice of reason and a stirring exhortation to productive action in the name of Christ. As a university professor, I am not unaware of the Gen Y propensity to demand more … [Read more...] about Do Hard Things – 37% off for 3 more days
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)
Faith Comes By Hearing – Chris Morgan Interviewed
I previously introduced this new book (IVP Academic) edited by my colleague at California Baptist University, Dr. Christopher Morgan, and Robert Peterson (Professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary and a teaching elder in the PCA). Dr. Morgan was kind enough to allow an interview about the book: 1. When did you first become interested in the topic of the fate of the unevangelized? It is the outgrowth of my previous studies on hell. When I was working on my Ph.D., I noticed that a good portion of the rationale for evangelicals to minimize hell was linked to … [Read more...] about Faith Comes By Hearing – Chris Morgan Interviewed
Christ and Culture Revisited – D.A. Carson
D.A. Carson's latest book, Christ and Culture Revisited, will be released May 15. Tim Keller (an endorser) alluded to this book in a brief exchange awhile back. It should be very provocative and engaging. The publisher's description: Called to live in the world, but not to be of it, Christians must maintain a balancing act that becomes more precarious the further our culture departs from its Judeo-Christian roots. How should members of the church interact with such a culture, especially as deeply enmeshed as most of us have become? D. A. Carson applies his masterful touch to this problem. … [Read more...] about Christ and Culture Revisited – D.A. Carson
A Tale of Two Conferences
Bob Kauflin writes about his preparing to help facilitate worship at Together for the Gospel (April 15-17) and New Attitude (May 24-27). The conferences will feature similar speakers, but different musical styles. He notes: It struck me that these conferences demonstrate how we can celebrate the Gospel in different forms musically, but aim for the same goal - to magnify the greatness of God in Jesus Christ in people’s hearts, minds, and wills. By God’s grace, the T4G conference isn’t going to be “stodgy and stifling,” and the New Attitude conference isn’t going to be “wild and shallow.” I … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Conferences