Yesterday we referenced Kevin DeYoung’s blog on equipping our youth to think. Here’s one more excerpt from his series: I beg of you, don’t go after the next generation with mere moralism, either on the right (don’t have sex, go to church, share your faith, stay off drugs) or on the left (recycle, dig a […]
Leaving the faith
At some point our elders noticed how many students were leaving their faith after high school. By asking questions they discovered why, and one of the reasons was subtly referenced in a Wall Street Journal review of Where the Wild Things Are. It mentioned the point where Max’s “pretend power” came up against reality. When our […]
Put some men up front
Let’s say you’ve never flown a small plane. You’ve had rides, but never sat up front. Then, one day, they put you in the co-pilot seat of a Cessna, take you up a few times, and give you a book to read. An everything-you-need-to-know type of book. Three weeks later you’re taking off by yourself, […]
Look for transcendence
After two hours of shopping adventure gear at REI, my son and I needed a reality check. So, we drove up the hill to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Ever visit a cathedral? I recommend it. Slip in quietly, stand in awe, settle in a pew, and commune with God. Our visit was topped off by […]
Dread
There’s a guy who used to spend hours every week investing in students. Coaching, teaching, leading discussions, hosting events — he and his wife were regulars. Then his life hit speed bumps. They slowed him down and his involvement faded. First he avoided eye contact, then he dropped out. Can you fill in teaching next […]
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