In Letter XXII of my Letters to a Young Calvinist, I playfully but seriously testify to a conviction regarding bibliographical providence: that some books that I just “happen” to bump into, or have passed on to me, were divine appointments of a sort. There are volumes that have fallen into my lap, and captured my…
I’m not usually inclined to agree with Allen Guelzo–but given his contrarian tendencies, agreement would almost constitute failure for him. However, his recent reflections on Christian higher education in Touchstone magazine are worth noting (HT: FT’s Evangel blog). Many will fixate on his critique of quality in these institutions (or lack thereof), as well his…
…because Bradley Cooper just used the word “hermeneutic” on NPR’s “Fresh Air“–clearly a reflection of his Villanova/Georgetown education.
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I’ve appreciated the kinds notes in response to my “Letter to Young Parents.” Just FYI, those who found some encouragement in that might also want to listen to a chapel talk I gave at Regent College last summer on “The Risks of Fatherhood” (free audio).
I’m looking forward to being in Manhattan this weekend to present the Gospel & Culture Lecture on Sunday, May 22, at 1:00pm in the Hunter College Auditorium. This is sponsored by Redeemer Presbyterian’s Center for Faith & Work who, in 2010-2011, have organized an impressive series of lectures that has also included N.T. Wright, Andy…