Monthly Archives: August 2009
“We’re Conservative Until it Costs Us”: Ross Douthat on Americans and Marriage
From Ross Douthat’s most recent op-ed in the NYT (HT: Russ Moore): “More than most Westerners, Americans believe — deeply, madly, truly — in the sanctity of marriage. But we also have some of the most liberal divorce laws in … Continue reading
Filed under cultural engagement, culture, Uncategorized
The Link 8.8.09: Sweeney’s Edwards, Together for Adoption, Getting Crammed On
1. You may remember this from a little while back, but Doug Sweeney’s excellent Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word is now out as of a week ago. Terrific overview of Edwards’s life and thought. 2. Have you … Continue reading
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The Staff of America’s “First Lady”
From the Canada Free Press website comes a strange and surprising bit of information concerning the staff of America’s first lady, Michelle Obama. The following makes up her staff (HT: American Vision blog): $172,2000 – Sher, Susan (CHIEF OF STAFF) … Continue reading
Filed under presidency
Democracy Fights for its Life: Profile of Hamid Karzai
Elizabeth Rubin of the New York Times magazine has an engrossing story on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai that is worth reading. Here’s the intro paragraph: On a sunny June morning in Kabul, I sat among hundreds of turbaned men from … Continue reading
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Want Country Music Stardom? Upload a Video
Seeking worldwide musical fame? Upload a video to YouTube. Actually, please don’t. Veronica Ballestrini, budding country music star, didn’t take my advice, and she’s on her way to a record deal: In a video posted to YouTube in January 2008, … Continue reading
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X Games Bad Boys Turned Christians
A recent NYT article chronicled an encouraging if unexpected development: a bunch of professional skateboarders and bike riders are boldly witnessing to their faith in Christ. (Photo: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) Here’s what one of the guys has to say for … Continue reading
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The Link 8.1.09: Horrible Athlete Rappers, Good Christian Rappers, and Kindles
1. From ESPN Page 2′s DJ Gallo, a hilarious rundown of some of the worst rap lyrics written by athletes. Said one Shaquille O’Neal: “Forget Tony Danza, I’m the boss/When it comes to money, I’m like Dick Butkus”. Huh? 2. Meanwhile, at … Continue reading
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