Tag Archives: new york times
The Cornerback Who Was Killed, the SI Writer Who Is a Gordon Grad
Do you read long-form journalism? You should. There’s pressure today to make journalism short, to squeeze all such writing into bullet points and text boxes. Surely there’s a place for that. But there’s a massive place for journalists who take … Continue reading
Filed under sports, sports illustrated
Culture Watch: Abortion on “Friday Night Lights”
Some out there have likely enjoyed the honest, well-made show “Friday Night Lights” on NBC. According to an article entitled “On ‘Friday Night Lights,’ Abortion in a Small Town” by Ginia Bellafante in the New York Times, last night’s episode … Continue reading
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Sandra Bullock’s Dilemma, John Piper’s Decision, and Parenthood’s Complexity
David Brooks poses an interesting question in his column today: Two things happened to Sandra Bullock this month. First, she won an Academy Award for best actress. Then came the news reports claiming that her husband is an adulterous jerk. … Continue reading
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
Book Reviews: Chabon on Men, Crawford on Work
Time for one of my favorite things to do: briefly review books. It’s tough to do this in the midst of the academic semester. I’ve got two critically acclaimed bestsellers for you today, each of which I review in summary … Continue reading
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10 Million Words: Or, Something Only Tim Challies Would Attempt
The latest from Ben Peays and The Gospel Coalition: The Gospel Coalition is pleased to welcome 10 Million Words — a new blog by Tim Challies. Over the next year Challies will read and review all of The New York … Continue reading
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