An exceptionally important article by John Piper on the necessity of parents requiring the first-time obedience of their children. He offers nine observations to "help rescue some parents from the folly of laissez-faire parenting." 1. Requiring obedience of children is implicit in the biblical requirement that children obey their parents. 2. Obedience is a new-covenant, gospel category. 3. Requiring obedience of children is possible. … [Read more...] about Parents, Require Obedience of Your Children
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One in Seven 16-24 Year Olds is Idle
High youth unemployment combined with the high cost of college is leaving many 16-24 year olds in a lurch. Katrina Trinko in USA Today writes that, "according to the study released Monday by Opportunity Nation, a bipartisan organization that focuses on economic mobility, one in seven young adults ages 16-24 are not in school and not working." Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about One in Seven 16-24 Year Olds is Idle
R.C. Sproul Prayed in Tongues
I've been reading a bit about John MacArthur's recent Strange Fire conference (also the title of his new book), and of all the strange things I've read, this was the strangest: R.C. Sproul prayed in tongues. No, not at the conference, but earlier in his life. Here's the opening of his article: MANY PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED, AND SOME ARE shocked, when they hear of my involvement in the charismatic movement years ago. It began in 1965, shortly after I returned from graduate study in Holland to teach philosophy and theology at my alma mater. Some of my senior students who were preparing for … [Read more...] about R.C. Sproul Prayed in Tongues
A Debt Ceiling Cartoon
I've been finishing a major book project over the last few weeks, and I've had little time for blogging. So here's another cartoon, courtesy AEI: … [Read more...] about A Debt Ceiling Cartoon
Tullian Tchividjian on Morning Joe
Tullian Tchividjian appeared on Morning Joe to discuss his new book, One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World. Towards the end, they talked about Tullian's grandfather, Billy Graham, who will turn 95 this November. Mr. Graham writes of Tullian's book: "I have been greatly encouraged by the emergence of a new generation of committed and articulate Christian leaders—and my grandson Tullian Tchividjian is certainly in the forefront of this development. His deep understanding of the gospel and his unique ability to communicate its timeless truths with compassion and insight have … [Read more...] about Tullian Tchividjian on Morning Joe
Cartoon of the Week
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