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Archives for May 2008
The Learning Process and Short Attention Spans
Dr. Albert Mohler has a good word on college students today, their relative distractibility, and the digital age. Commenting on an essay by Courtney E. Martin, Dr. Mohler writes: Courtney Martin identifies the state of our distracted minds as the primary cause of intellectual neglect. The static and noise of everyday life and the information overload combine to rob the mind of the capacity for attentiveness -- and attentiveness is something Martin rightly believes is necessary to a happy and wholesome life. Of course, the ability to focus the mind is an intellectual skill absolutely … [Read more...] about The Learning Process and Short Attention Spans
ReThink Conference – Wrap Up
I thought I'd organize all the posts for the recent reThink Conference: 1. Introduction 2. Interview with Steve Wright (part 1) 3. Interview with Steve Wright (part 2) 4. Session I - Leon Tucker 5. Session II - David Horner 6. Session III - Dave Owen 7. Session IV - Steve Wright 8. Session V - Randy Stinson Also, I noticed that Steve Wright will be recording a few episodes for Family Life Radio later this week. Lastly, I just want to give a shout-out to all the bloggers I met last week: Nick Kennicott, Mike Seaver, Deb Burton, Steve Thompson (daughter Alli), Chris Graves, Mike Hall, … [Read more...] about ReThink Conference – Wrap Up
Think Your Family is Unique?
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Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal
Southern Baptists in particular will be interested in a fascinating new book by Dr. David Dockery entitled Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Proposal. From the book's preface: Southern Baptists have entered the twenty-first century following a lengthy period of controversy. The good news is that a commitment to the full truthfulness of Holy Scripture has been reclaimed and we cannot shrink back from this commitment. Southern Baptists, however, continue to struggle, wrestling with identity, cooperation, and unity, which has implications for … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal
Exciting News for The Bethlehem Institute
John Piper announces that The Bethlehem Institute, a one-of-a-kind program in which I participated from 2005-2007, is moving toward accreditation to become a college and a seminary. They are also moving into a new facility that has been freed up for them thanks to a generous donation. "That means offering as soon as is feasible an accredited BA in Biblical Studies and an accredited MA and MDiv at the seminary level."Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Exciting News for The Bethlehem Institute