J.C. Ryle: “Youth is the seed time of full-age, the molding season in the little space of human life, the turning-point in the history of man’s mind. By the shoot we judge of the tree, by the blossoms we judge of the fruit, by the spring we judge of the harvest, by the morning we judge of the day, and by the character of the young man, we may generally judge what he will be when he grows up.” From Thoughts for Young Men (Calvary Press) … [Read more...] about The (Often Determinative) Importance of Youth
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How Would Mitt Romney Help the Poor?
In the aftermath of Governor Romney's now famous comments about government dependency, many are wondering how the Governor would seek to assist those in need. That's why I found the Governor's twenty minute speech at the Clinton Global Initiative interesting. He outlined some specific kinds of foreign aid policies he would pursue, and also gives a fairly articulate defense of the value of work, liberty, and free enterprise. … [Read more...] about How Would Mitt Romney Help the Poor?
What is morality other than harm?
Collin Hansen interacts with Tim Keller and Albert Mohler on the societal assumption that what makes something immoral is that it hurts someone else. If nobody is hurt, than an action cannot be immoral. But this presupposes that we understand the purpose for which humans were designed and created: HT: JT … [Read more...] about What is morality other than harm?
Chick-fil-A will continue giving to pro-family organizations
Update: Chick-fil-A is now reporting that their corporate giving has been mischaracterized. Also, Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, has released a statement. Daly writes: "I feel bad the Cathys are having to endure accounts mischaracterizing their values and charitable efforts." (I'll leave the original post below, but please note that these media reports apparently stem from erroneous information.) That's what the L.A. Times and USA Today are reporting: The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), which dubs itself the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A will continue giving to pro-family organizations
Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Muhammad’s
John Piper's post from 2006 is as relevant today as it was six years ago: What we saw this past week in the Islamic demonstrations over the Danish cartoons of Muhammad was another vivid depiction of the difference between Muhammad and Christ, and what it means to follow each. Not all Muslims approve the violence. But a deep lesson remains: The work of Muhammad is based on being honored and the work of Christ is based on being insulted. This produces two very different reactions to mockery. If Christ had not been insulted, there would be no salvation. This was his saving work: to be … [Read more...] about Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ’s Work, Not Muhammad’s
Why Public Employee Unions Cannot Work
This short video explains why public employee unions are very different than unions in the private sector, and much more destructive. Related: The Chicago Teachers Strike. … [Read more...] about Why Public Employee Unions Cannot Work