History is full of men who would be gods…
Posted in General on December 24, 2007 | No Comments »
…but only One God who would be Man.
In this season of giving, may we treasure the most amazing gift of grace we have ever received.
Merry Christmas.
Archive for December, 2007
Contending for Truth in 2008
Posted in Christianity, Communication, Frontline Leadership, War of Ideas, Worldview on December 18, 2007 | No Comments »
Please read this outstanding quote and insight from Trav. Please consider carefully Trav’s admonition:
As we study and contend for God’s truth in the marketplace of ideas, let diligence and humility be hallmarks of our communications.
This is a big deal, especially for those of us called to the workplace, or to be part of a family, [...]
Childlike Faith & the Purpose of Christmas
Posted in Christianity, Generations on December 18, 2007 | 2 Comments »
No need for me to elaborate on this, especially for those of us who have little ones just starting to wrestle with the real issues of life…
And now for a brief lesson in debate
Posted in Communication, General, Humility in Practice, Resources, War of Ideas on December 18, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Keith Burgess-Jackson of the University of Texas at Arlington concludes a brief clinic on reasoning and argumentation this way in a recent piece on the logic of torture:
Nothing I have said implies that philosophers can’t argue. But notice what that involves. Every argument with an evaluative conclusion must, in order to be valid, [...]
Blue-gum trees, old bicycle parts, and the wind
Posted in Technology, culture on December 15, 2007 | No Comments »
Read this fantastic story about how a young African man is making the most of what he has to change the world for his family and his country. It is remarkable and provoking how much he has accomplished with so little.
(It is also interesting to note the societal implications of technology development in this microcosm, [...]
Materials for Christian Worldview and Vocation
Posted in Christianity, Resources, Worldview on December 12, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Over the past few years I have been exposed to a growing body of books, sermons, and other resources related to Christian worldview, leadership, vocation, and evangelism. Overall, I believe there is a lack of material that connects Christian worldview with vocation. Most worldview-specific materials, including those below, seem largely focused on dealing [...]
Groundbreaking stem cell research reveals fundamental fault lines
Posted in Science, Technology, Worldview, tagged biotechnology, regenerative medicine, stem cell on December 9, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Researchers have recently reported a number of significant (”potentially Nobel-level“ 
advances in stem cell research. The most groundbreaking is evidence that pluripotent stem cells—the “master” cells, prized for their capability to produce all the body’s different kinds of cells and thus to serve as a potential source for tissue regeneration and patient-specific therapy—may be [...]
Top 5 Links of the Week
Posted in Links on December 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Here are some great reads from the week of Dec 1-7.
Faith in America
This is the text of Mitt Romney’s speech; find the full-length video. (not sure where the Romney campaign put it, but they should put it back up!) In this political climate, Romney’s articulation of the vital connection between religious liberty and our democracy [...]
Skills, Dog.
Posted in Funny on December 8, 2007 | No Comments »
Listen to that!
Adoption: An “Unlocking” Truth
Posted in Christianity, Humility in Practice on December 7, 2007 | No Comments »
On Sunday, CJ Mahaney delivered this message to Covenant Life Church on Galatians 4:1-7, asking What is a Christian? This is no ordinary message. This is an entrance into a new view and experience of the doctrines of grace and the Christian life, for it roots the believer deep in one’s eternal [...]
