Monthly Archives: July 2011
Elegant Reflections on an Elegant Ministry: John Stott, 1921-2011
Several members of the BibleMesh project have posted meaningful reflections on the life and career of Anglican expositor John Stott, who just went home to glory. I commend them all to you. Below are two that speak to a personal … Continue reading
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Why Grades Matter to Christians: A BibleMesh Post
Why should you care about grade inflation? First, because it’s happening en masse. In a post entitled “A History of College Grade Inflation” on the New York Times Economix blog, Catherine Rampell recently drew attention to the work of Stuart Rojstaczer, … Continue reading
Does Alternative Medicine Work Better Than Normal Medicine?
If you’re like me, you’re pretty skeptical about that loaded question. A recent story in The Atlantic made me think more about this subject, though. David H. Freedman’s “The Triumph of New-Age Medicine,” from the July 2011 issue, makes the case … Continue reading
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Third-Country Nationals and the US Military: A Harrowing Report
A recent story in the New Yorker entitled “The Invisible Army” chronicled problems with a phenomenon most of us have not heard about: third-country nationals who serve our armed forces overseas. According to Sarah Stillman, workers from economically weak countries are … Continue reading
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John Calvin and Sin in the Life of the Believer: The Gospel Coalition and Evangelical Spirituality
How should we who consider grace the central reality of our life think about God’s response to our sin? This is a tricky question, one that defies some of the easy answers we offer to it. Today at The Gospel … Continue reading
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