Monthly Archives: February 2010
The Crusades, Church Architecture, and Liberty University’s Strangest Student
Hunter Baker has a post up at Evangel on Rodney Stark’s new book on the crusades, God’s Battalions. Here’s what he says about the book by way of description: Rodney Stark’s God’s Batallions is an outstanding book designed to help … Continue reading
Filed under book reviews, links
Public Speaking, Sarah Palin, and “Accidental” Plagiarism
I know some folks saw this video a while back, but I just came across it again and almost fell out of my chair laughing. It’s the “boom goes the dynamite” segment from a poor Ball State sportscaster, and it … Continue reading
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New Essay by William Lane Craig: Arguments for God
The Henry Center sponsors a really cool and helpful program called the Christ on Campus Initiative, which produces articles and essays. The series is designed to provide college students and thinking Christians with apologetic resources necessary to meet the intellectual … Continue reading
Filed under apologetics, henry center
Are You Dating a Narcissist? How to Spot “Narcissistic Personality Disorder”
This just in–you may be dating a narcissist. So said Chicago Tribune writer Heidi Stevens in her piece “Are You Dating a Narcissist?”. “Narcissism is an epidemic in our society,” argues Lisa Scott, author of “It’s All About Him: How … Continue reading
Filed under psychology
Books on Tap: Morley, Wax, Carson, Cole, Beale, and The Essential Edwards Collection
I’ve received some books recently, and have a minute at present to quickly pass on word about them. I’m no expert on any of the books or subjects covered below, but I do love books, and it’s fun to try … Continue reading
Filed under book reviews
HBU’s The City, David Brooks, and the Urban Woodsman
The City has just published its latest issue in ZMags. If you have never used this web program, check out the site. It’ll take you a minute, but it’s pretty cool. Also, if you are a thinking Christian, sign up … Continue reading
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Church Fight Clubs: Good or Bad Idea?
The New York Times just published an article entitled “Flock Is Now a Fight Team in Some Ministries” that bears looking into. It profiles evangelical “fight clubs” and quotes a number of pastors and young men who participate in them. … Continue reading
Filed under manhood
How to Tell Who the Best Employees Will Be–From Soccer
This is a fun tidbit about how one CEO figures out who could and could not be a good worker and leader in his company. He plays soccer. Here are the qualities he looks for when he plays (and hires): … Continue reading
Filed under business
