An Ivy Leaguer's Life at Liberty University

This article recounts the story of a student from Brown University transferring to Liberty University to study the subculture of conservative Christianity and write a book about it.

Practical atheism | Tony Woodlief, in World Magazine.

Great essay here warning of the real danger to Christian faith's influence.

Baby Preacher

This did NOT happen at my church! After watching this, you'll see that some aspects of being a Pentecostal style preacher must be genetic!

Will the West Only Watch as China Experiences Recovery?

OK I haven't been blogging in a while, but saw this fascinating take on Susan Boyle, Western attitudes toward achievement, and the economic recovery. Read it here, from the Asia Times Online.

Pearls Before Breakfast (from the Washington Post)

One of the world's greatest violinists, Joshua Bell, played anonymously in a D.C. Metro station as a street musician. He went virtually unnoticed.
This amazing story reminds us all of what we may not see or hear if we are not expecting it.

Piper reflects on the anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's execution

It was sixty four years ago that Bonhoeffer was killed for his role in a plot against Hitler. His most famous quote, and its context, is reproduced here.

It might encourage you to read or reread The Cost of Discipleship as we approach Easter.

Silly News of the Day: Get a Master's Degree in Facebook Studies--Really!

This report from England tells of a new degree available for the low, low price of $9,000.00. Birmingham City College will grant a a master's degree in Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. If they offer experience or life credits, some people I know could go straight to a doctorate.