Attending to Beauty | President’s Reflection
May 16, 2019
There are many people in the evangelical world who care about Truth and Goodness. There are not nearly enough who…read more
Today I Will Fly
March 19, 2019
First Tuesday On the first Tuesday of each month during the academic year, Houghton faculty are invited to the President’s…read more
A Large and Rich Vision of Truth
February 14, 2019
Earlier this month, I had occasion to hear an after-dinner talk by one of the authors of Truth Decay. Since the…read more
A Compelling and Challenging Call
January 16, 2019
Winter has finally arrived in Houghton. The sun is shining, but the thermometer is registering near 0 as we begin…read more
The Work of a President
November 15, 2018
Students often ask me somewhat sheepishly what exactly I do as Houghton’s president. It is not a two-minute response. If they…read more
A Gospel That ‘Greatly Matters’
October 19, 2018
People will not make a great intellectual adjustment for a Gospel that does not greatly matter. If there is real…read more
A College That ‘Grows’
September 21, 2018
Eighteen years of age is, in many ways, an odd time to choose a college. The potential impact of the…read more
On ‘Getting Away’ and ‘Cruising Community’
August 28, 2018
Summer rituals in our culture include ‘getting away’ in whatever form that means for each of us. This summer Paul and…read more
The Surprising Practicality of Poetry
June 19, 2018
During the past two weeks, I have had occasion to be part of sustained conversations on several of the seemingly…read more
Putting Technology in its proper place
May 24, 2018
Over commencement weekend, I prayed with both the Class of 2018 and the Golden Highlanders of the Class of 1968:…read more
The Houghton Reads Journey
April 30, 2018
“The person you become in the next five years will be largely determined by the people you meet and the…read more
Captivated by the Living Hope
March 19, 2018
Lent is nearly over. Once again we face the mystery, wonder, hope, and challenge of Easter. On this holiday we…read more