Marvin Olasky interviews Dr. Robert Sloan (President of Houston Baptist University and former President of Baylor University) in the latest issue of World magazine. The two discuss Sloan's sometimes embattled presidency at Baylor and Sloan's hopes and aspirations for HBU. The print interview is an abridged version of the full, audio version, available for download. An excerpt: Now that you're at Houston Baptist, what are your hopes and aspirations? We have a 12-year plan called the Ten Pillars. It rejects the idea that to be more academic you have to give up faith, as if faith and … [Read more...] about Marvin Olasky Interviews Robert Sloan
Archives for 2011
Cal Baptist Receives 1500 Copies of Thriving at College
Every incoming freshmen coming to Cal Baptist University next year will be getting a free copy of Thriving at College. Why not check it out? … [Read more...] about Cal Baptist Receives 1500 Copies of Thriving at College
Gospel Coalition Review of Thriving at College
I'm very grateful that my friend Brian Borgman took the time to review Thriving at College for The Gospel Coalition. His conclusion: Although there are many books that help equip Christian kids to defend and preserve their faith in college, this book is unique in that it equips the Christian young person to excel in college life spiritually, relationally, and academically. I plan on using it in our church for years to come. I trust that parents, pastors, youth leaders, and college students will also put this book to use. Those who take its counsel will really thrive at college. As … [Read more...] about Gospel Coalition Review of Thriving at College
An Interview by Pastor Kevin Boling
Today it was my pleasure and privilege to be the guest of Pastor Kevin Boling on the Knowing the Truth radio program out of Greenville, South Carolina (Christian Talk 660AM and 92.9FM). We discussed some of the themes in Thriving at College. The interview can be streamed (or downloaded). … [Read more...] about An Interview by Pastor Kevin Boling
Horton and Mohler on death of Bin Laden
Excellent reflections from Michael Horton and Albert Mohler on the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of US forces. Horton gives a historical primer on the distinction between the city of God and the city of man. Eternal and infinite justice is meted out only in the city of God. From Augustine's work came our understanding of just war theory. In addition, the Reformation "sought to distinguish between the kingdom of Christ, which conquers by Word and Spirit, and the kingdoms of this age that are given the divine authority to defend temporal justice." Horton writes: Cultures are the … [Read more...] about Horton and Mohler on death of Bin Laden
Tom Ascol on the death of Osama Bin Laden
Tom Ascol, Executive Director of Founders Ministries, writes (in part): Yes, we can celebrate the proper execution of God-ordained justice against evil in the world. But should Christians celebrate the death of the wicked? God doesn't. "As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways" (Ezekiel 33:11). That's why some of the euphoric displays of joy on the part of Christians--even Christian leaders--at the news of Bin Laden's death leave me cold. Their celebrations strike … [Read more...] about Tom Ascol on the death of Osama Bin Laden