Hanging out with Dr. Tom Tribelhorn
March/03/2011 03:15 PM
What a great week! Had the chance to hang out with Dr. Tribelhorn for a week! Great scholar and man of integrity.
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Hanging out with Mark Driscoll
February/22/2011 12:53 PM
I recently had the chance to hang out with Mark Driscoll at the Resurgence Conference. I was impressed by how focused he was when he talked with me. It means a lot when someone gives you their full attention. Great example of a Godly leader.
Standing Up for Faith at the Iowa Wrestling State Finals
February/18/2011 05:22 PM
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Writing at CT’s Herm.eneutics blog, Caryn Rivadeneira argues not only that it is permissible for a boy to wrestle a girl in an athletic competition, but that the example of Jesus toward women requires that he do so! You can read her full argument to see if you find it biblically compelling, faithful, or wise.
I think Al Mohler’s comment is on target: this entire situation is “insanity masquerading as athletic competition.” How much more so when the claim is made that faith in Jesus requires a boy to attempt to physically overpower a girl in this way.
For better arguments, I would suggest:
Writing at CT’s Herm.eneutics blog, Caryn Rivadeneira argues not only that it is permissible for a boy to wrestle a girl in an athletic competition, but that the example of Jesus toward women requires that he do so! You can read her full argument to see if you find it biblically compelling, faithful, or wise.
I think Al Mohler’s comment is on target: this entire situation is “insanity masquerading as athletic competition.” How much more so when the claim is made that faith in Jesus requires a boy to attempt to physically overpower a girl in this way.
For better arguments, I would suggest:
- Albert Mohler, “Boys Wrestling Girls—A Clash of Worlds and Worldviews“
- John Piper, “Over My Dead Body, Son“
Faith EFC on FOX News
December/06/2010 11:58 AM
With Sarah Palin in town, Faith EFC became the backdrop for the FOX News report!