By: Shela Sullivan on October 16, 2024
“Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A History from the 1730s to the 1980s” by David Bebbington is comprehensive historical study of the evangelical movement in Britain from the 18th century to late 20th century.[1] This book explores how evangelicalism has influenced and been shaped by British society over time. Furthermore, Bebbington examines key periods and events such as the impact of the evangelical movement in the 19th century its resurgence after…
By: Diane Tuttle on October 15, 2024
When I was growing up, my only exposure to, what I told was, evangelicalism, was seeing someone standing on a milk crate at the country fair with a mega-phone shouting to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ or face eternal damnation. As a young teen who wanted to ride rides or win a…
By: Debbie Owen on October 15, 2024
“You know it when you see it.” This phrase is often used as a definition for “pornography” but it can have many other applications as well. In his classic book, Evangelicalism in Modern Britain, D.W. Bebbington uses a similar quote for evangelicalism: “Who was an Evangelical? Sometimes adherents of the movement were in doubt themselves.…
By: Jennifer Eckert on October 15, 2024
An optimist’s view of evangelicalism and capitalism might resemble a dance that ebbs and flows together in rhythms that rise and fall in an exchange of faith and fortune. Conversely, a pessimist’s view of these two critical forces could look more like tossing yesterday’s forgotten leftovers into a jumbled cauldron of hash, destined to become…
By: Glyn Barrett on October 15, 2024
Evangelicalism in Modern Britain: A History from the 1730s to the 1980s[1] by David W. Bebbington explores the development and transformation of Evangelical Christianity in Britain over a 250-year period. As a British-based Pastor, many of the names, locations and events are so ingrained in the storytelling narrative of the British church that it was…
By: Jeff Styer on October 14, 2024
“’Jesus Is My Savior, Trump Is My President’” was a sign carried by those on January 6, 2021 outside the U.S. Capitol. Matthew Sutton describes what was seen that day and leading up to January 6th in an article titled “The Capitol Riot Revealed the Darkest Nightmares of White Evangelical America.”[1] Evangelical, a term that…
By: Tim Clark on October 14, 2024
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt is an extremely hard book for me to read. I say “is” because I’m still in the middle of it (actually, towards the beginning of it). I can only take small sections at a time. It’s…
By: Kally Elliott on October 14, 2024
I first heard of Johnathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, when a friend from church suggested I read it. Instead, my husband, daughter and I listened to a very long podcast about it on a car trip from northern California back to Bend, Oregon. I feel the need to clarify that as my twelve-year-old daughter…
By: Pam Lau on October 14, 2024
In March 2018, I opened up FaceBook one morning only to fall into utter shock and dismay as I peered at the photo in front of me. Hanging from a parachute in the clear, blue sky was my 20-year-old daughter, a college sophomore. I didn’t find out about her jumping from an airplane from a…
By: Elysse Burns on October 11, 2024
Time is precious, a widely known expression we often hear, especially after the death of a loved one. We lament not having more of it. Fortunately, Andrew J. Scott and Lynda Gratton’s premise in their book, The 100-Year Life, is more time because now we live longer lives. Scott and Gratton write, “The gift of…
By: Jana Dluehosh on October 10, 2024
If I could pick out a book about my NPO of all the books we have read, this week’s book would be the crux of my “why” I am doing the work. Could you indulge me in discussing my NPO and project a bit? The workshop I am designing for healthcare workers is called “The…
By: Chad Warren on October 10, 2024
My Grandpa’s nickname for me throughout my little league baseball career was “Charlie Hustle,” which he adopted from his favorite major league player, Pete Rose, who died yesterday at age 83. No player in the 1960s and 1970s was more exciting than the player nicknamed “Charlie Hustle.” Rose’s relentless pursuit of excellence made him a…
By: Daren Jaime on October 10, 2024
When I remember my initial days after joining the Methodist Church, I can recall the congregational care leader, Mr. Eugene Grant. At the end of our class meeting, Mr. Grant would conclude by saying, “May you be blessed, prosper, and have the health of John Wesley.” Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was a poster child…
By: Julie O'Hara on October 10, 2024
Living longer may be extremely rewarding, or it can be fraught with danger. In The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in An Age of Longevity, Lynda Gratton and Andrew J. Scott address the evidence that humans in Western culture are living longer and describe how that fact reshapes the landscape of life and work. Their…
By: Christy on October 10, 2024
Authors Linda Gratton and Andrew Scott are both professors at the London School of Business in the management practice and economics departments, respectively. [1] Gratton approaches The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity from a management perspective, and considers how longevity will impact human resources, while Scott approaches their research from…
By: Todd E Henley on October 10, 2024
On August 22, 2024, I received an email from a board member of Harcum College in Coatesville, PA. He expressed appreciation for our counseling center’s work in the community and graciously explained why he enjoyed watching me as a leader. Then he wrote, “Harcum College has never had a counseling department, but we are ready…
By: Adam Harris on October 10, 2024
Years ago, a national news station covered the life of Flossie Dickey, who was turning 110 years old. Throughout the interview, the news anchor struggled to get answers regarding Flossie’s family, the secret to longevity, and what she does for fun. She was tired and less than thrilled to be doing the interview. Finally, the…
By: Joel Zantingh on October 10, 2024
I have often stated, humorously, that at 53, I’m old enough to feel pain in my body every day, and still too young to shut up about it. There is goodness in getting the most out of life, and wisdom in knowing what matters most for eternity. But the thought of living to 100, if…
By: Noel Liemam on October 9, 2024
The ‘100-year life,’ by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott is a very interesting read though I did not fully read it and fully understand the concepts that were discussed. However, when considering the concept of living longer and the challenges that comes with it, I do feel the importance of making wise choices regardless of…
By: Kari on October 9, 2024
On Saturday, a small crowd gathered to celebrate my grandma’s life. She died five weeks before her 94th birthday. Those gathered to celebrate her life were at least 15 years younger than her. She was the last in her circle of friends and family members from her generation. I am privileged to have known my…
