Dec 10, 2009
Last spring some folks at Redeemer Presbyterian here in Manhattan asked me to participate in their “New Birth Portrait Series.” These are short videos that tell the story of one’s “faith journey”. One of the directors, David Plant, sent me the first “New Birth Portrait” they had completed. The subject was my good friend Alan Kleinberg (pictured above), and it was simply spectacular. My own “New Birth Portrait” will be out this month. In the meantime, watch this one — and watch the ones about Lolita Jackson and Ellie Ellsworth, both also dear friends.
Dec 10, 2009
I’m not sure why, but Amazon.com has absolutely slashed its price on my Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. Today the paperback is $5.58 — that’s sixty percent off! If you ever meant to buy a copy, now would be the time! I have no idea how long this price will last, but believe me, it’s a steal.
TO ORDER, CLICK HERE.
Dec 06, 2009
Reading the NYTimes Style Section yesterday morning (yep, I’m straight) I almost spit out my proverbial cornflakes to read an article about President Obama’s embattled social secretary Desiree Rogers… For the full story now at foxnews.com, click here! Please leave a comment.
Nov 23, 2009
Have you registered yet?? Our 2nd Annual SITC Christmas Gala will be on Dec. 8th at the University Club (54th & Fifth Ave.). If you were there last year you know it’s not to be missed! Our special Gala speaker is Dinesh D’Souza, speaking on the subject of his killer new book, Life After Death: The Evidence. For more info, click here — and to see the photos from last year’s event, click here. Celebrities ‘n’ fun surprises galore! See you and Santa on the 8th!
Nov 23, 2009
If you aren’t familiar with the true story of Squanto and what happened to bring him out of the Massachusetts woods to meet the Pilgrims, you must read this account. Click here. I’m still amazed that this is a true story and that so few people know about it. Spread the word. It’s a story that will encourage and inspire anyone going through great difficulties, as Squanto and the Pilgrims certainly did.
Nov 17, 2009
I discovered today that I have two things in common with Harvard Astronomer Dr. Owen Gingerich, speaking at Socrates in the City tonight. We both appear as talking heads in the tremendous BBC documentary “The Narnia Code” — and we have both publically weighed in on the planetary status of Pluto. Dr. Gingerich was one of the scientists on the International Astronomical Union’s “Planet Definition Committee” who in 2006 were charged with officially determining whether Pluto was a planet. They said it was. But in 2001, when Pluto’s planetary status was first challenged, I weighed in with a sarcastic Op-Ed for the New York Times. You may see it by clicking here. Small world, eh?
Nov 05, 2009
“How anyone writes a book on God that reads like a can’t-put-it-down thriller is a miracle in itself. Metaxas doesn’t just knock my socks off — he knocks my robe off!”
– Judge Jeanine Pirro, former Westchester County D.A. & host of tv’s “Judge Pirro”
Oct 27, 2009
The extraordinary Harvard Astronomer Dr. Owen Gingerich will be our guest speaker at Socrates in the City on Nov. 17th. His accomplishments are staggering. He was famous at Harvard for using an unorthodox teaching style, including propelling himself out of the classroom with a fire extinguisher, and coming to class dressed in the garb of a 16th century Latin scholar. He’s also successfully observed twelve total solar eclipses and has had an asteroid named after him. NOW how much would you pay?? To register for this fab event, click here.
For more on the amazing Dr. Gingerich, click here. We hope you can join us on Nov. 17th!
Oct 16, 2009
I met Michael and his family this past summer at Camp-of-the-Woods. (below), which, by the way, was absolutely fantastic! In 
fact, I’ll be back there to speak next July. But the best part of it all was meeting amazing people, and Michael is at the top of that list. He heads the Center for Christ & Culture in Dallas, which you must visit immediately, by clicking here. (Do yourself a big favor and sign up for his weekly commentaries! If ten more people sign up, I’ll win a ten-speed bike!) Ahem. I’ll be speaking at Michael’s church in Dallas this week — Oct. 22nd. If you know anyone in the area, please let them know! For info, click here. I’ll also be speaking the next morning in Grapevine at the Wingmen’s Fellowship. For details, click here. Hope to see you there! For Michael’s latest commentary, click here.
Oct 12, 2009
Thirteen years ago today Susanne and I were married at Christ Church on Park Avenue and 60th Street. A good time was had by all. BUT WHAT IS MARRIAGE?
To answer that question, click here! You’ll find a condensed version of Robbie George’s fabulous talk at Socrates in the City last March, courtesy of First Things magazine. Must reading. Also, just three days ago I visited the offices of Christianity Today outside Chicago, where I bumped into the brilliant Mark Galli. His recent article — “Is the Gay Marriage Debate Over?” — is ALSO must reading on this subject, and may be found by clicking here. You’re entirely welcome.
