I was somewhat reluctant to see Liam Neeson’s latest thriller, “Cold Pursuit.” I have respected Neeson since his debut in the 1970s, but his recent toxic, racist outburst has, to put it nicely, damaged his reputation. He has apologized, but his career may be over. “Cold Pursuit” is not a bad movie, but I was …
By Dr. Matthew Boyleston The following is a brief introduction to HBU’s freshman composition reader, Writing for Wisdom. This reader was put together by the English Department in order to provide our students with a truly Christian and Classical approach to compositions studies. However, early in the process, we felt that without a proper direction …
Houston Theological Seminary of Houston Baptist University is proud to host the theology conference, “Why Does the Old Testament Matter: Dead Weight or an Anchor to Christian Faith?” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 1, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 2, at Second Baptist Church’s Woodway Campus, 6400 Woodway …
The only film I saw during the weekend of February 2 was Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old.” I was slack-jawed. The film is a documentary commemorating the end of World War I and consists of footage from that war; we have seen much of that footage over the years, but Jackson and his …
The HBU Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the addition of a new doctoral program to HBU’s academic offerings. The EdD in Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services will be offered beginning in the fall of 2019 through The Global Center for Mental Healthcare and Ministry in the HBU College of …
Even if I hadn’t come down with a stomach ailment, the weekend of January 26 looked bleak. I had no interest in “The Kid Who Would Be King”; I was never fond of Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone,” and this one appeared equally inane. To be honest, I have to admit that, even as …
Throughout his life, music has created opportunities for Kevin McBeth, ’85. As a youth growing up around what was the Astrodome, McBeth spent much of his time at Fiesta Missionary Baptist Church. “I remember singing from a very young age. Every Sunday after church, I made my way to the piano or organ,” he said. …
The Houston Baptist University College of Education and Behavioral Sciences School of Education Literacy Lab will be dedicated on Wednesday, Feb. 6. An interactive demonstration with Education students will be held at 10:15 a.m., followed by a dedication at 10:30 a.m. in Hinton Center, room 212 on HBU’s campus. The full-sized classroom is equipped with …
In an era of ripped jeans and purposely untied shoelaces, the classically styled ensembles of HBU’s Student Foundation are a contrast in a crowd. Students on assignment in the prestigious group are polished from head-to-toe, and serve as fitting representatives of the University, interacting with friends and guests of HBU. Most importantly, the external presentation …
I only had time for one film during the weekend of January 19 and it turned out better than I had expected. I usually enjoy the films of M. Night Shyamalan, and his “Glass” is enjoyable, but only if you have also seen “Unbreakable” and “Split.” I need to review those films on several points, …
