Category Archives: Links

I’m sifting through the thinkhardthinkwell archives and pulling out some of my favorite posts. Here are the Top Ten from 2010… Continue reading →

Here are the Top 13 posts from 2008 and 2009… Continue reading →

When I was in high school, one of my favorite bands was All Star United. I appreciated their unique sound and clever lyrics. After their first two albums, I anxiously awaited their third release. But I was disappointed when they published a “Greatest Hits” CD, containing only two previously-unreleased songs…. Continue reading →

As an American studying abroad, I was surprised to discover that Stellenbosch, a public university, has a school of theology that trains ministers for the Christian church. Prof. Brand in the Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology has written an … Continue reading →

December 30, 2011: The day that never happened (in Samoa). An interesting article in BAR: "Cultic Practices at Tel Dan—Was the Northern Kingdom Deviant?" I typically hate archeology, but this article is relevant to my research into the periods of … Continue reading →

An interesting discussion of culture, sports, character and masculinity. As a fan of both Stephen Colbert and the Citizen’s United decision, I appreciated this take on Colbert’s running gag/critique of the electoral system. The real problem in politics is not … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! Here are some links I hope you will find interesting. I’m no animal-rights person–not by a long shot–but the economist in me appreciates this article on vegetarian meals because it forces the reader to take full account … Continue reading →

This week has been crazy, since after I agreed to preach twice next weekend at PVURC, my boss asked us to work overtime on Friday night and Saturday. A couple of long days could pay for a nice safari when … Continue reading →

A helpful reminder that political gridlock can be good. How many of us read Scripture this way? How many of us aspire to do so? I wonder if this relates to the debate I’ve been having over at the Reformed … Continue reading →

Mike Munger of Duke tries to build a bridge between economists and ethical philosophers. He coins a new word: "euvoluntary." This article might warrant its own blog post at some point, but here’s a podcast where Munger discusses the idea. … Continue reading →