2012 Lenten Reflection Series Last week I began the 2012 series with Entering Lent: “I Want” in Higher Education. As you may remember, Kent Annan's After Shock saturated my 2011 Lenten reflection. With Kent's recent visit to South Central PA and the deep chord which "I Want" struck not only with me, but also a number of the students with whom I watched it, I wondered if my 2012 reflections would largely draw from his earlier book Following Jesus Through the Eye of the Needle (InterVarsity Press, 2009). … [Read more...] about Lent brings me back to reflections on loss, grief, suffering
Owen Gingerich
Join the heavens in proclaiming the glory of God
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. . . . The sun bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. -- Psalm 19:1-2, 5-6 A few weeks ago my three year old daughter responded to the sunrise by shouting out, "Mom! I … [Read more...] about Join the heavens in proclaiming the glory of God
History of Science Recommendations from Ted Davis
Last week, Edward B. (“Ted”) Davis, Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College (Grantham, PA) and outgoing president of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA), shared with us how he became interested in History of Science and some tips for Emerging Scholars as they seek academic positions. In this second post, we explore recommended resources for those interested in the History of Science. Let's get started ’ Thomas B. Grosh IV [TG]: For members of ESN with an interest in History of … [Read more...] about History of Science Recommendations from Ted Davis