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Sep 21, 2021 · A delicious romp, Noble Ambitions pulls us into these crumbling halls of power, leading us through the juiciest bits of postwar aristocratic history—from Mick Jagger dancing at deb balls to the scandals of Princess Margaret. Capturing the spirit of the age, historian Adrian Tinniswood proves that the country house is not only an iconic symbol ...
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noble: [adjective] possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious. famous, notable.
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Read together 1 Timothy 3:1-7: This passage views ambition for leadership (at least in the church) as a “noble task.” (The Greek word translated “bishop” is episkope,literally meaning “overseer.”) But this ambition must be paired with a lifelong commitment to Christ-like character formation. For further study on this passage see Integrity and Relat...
Read together the following excerpt from “Ambition” in The Complete Book of Everyday Christianty: From: Robert Banks & R. Paul Stevens, eds., The Complete Book of Everyday Christianity, (InterVarsity Press, 1997, p. 34). For further study about Paul’s ambition as an apostle, see God’s Work in Us (Philippians 1:1–26) Discuss: 1. What kinds of “unbri...
Read together James 4:1-10 A perspective from the Theology of Work Bible Commentary on James 4:1-2: In the workplace, one temptation is to use others as stepping stones to our own success. When we steal the credit for a subordinate’s or co-worker’s work, when we withhold information from a rival for promotion, when we shift the blame to someone not...
After graduating from Harvard business school, Diane Paddison served as global executive for two Fortune 500 companies and one Fortune 1000 company. Today she acts as an independent director for two corporations and four non-profits and writes for Christianity Today’s digital magazine “Today’s Christian Women.” Paddison writes: What if women are no...
His most recent book is Noble Ambitions: The Fall and Rise of the English Country House After WWII. Tinniswood was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to heritage. LIVE. Tuesday, May 3, | 2:00 p.m. (ET) Online via Zoom Webinar $15 members; $20 non-members. RENT
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Jul 27, 2023 · Noble individuals have historically been influential figures who inspired entire generations. Positive virtues like courage, wisdom, and benevolence empower them to be role models and catalysts ...
Noble Ambitions is full of fascinating storytelling and elegantly reveals so much about a period that I didn't know much about before reading. Adrian is a masterful guide to these great houses - evoking the atmosphere of a bygone age and bringing to life lots of moments of bad behaviour in exquisite settings.
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Aug 16, 2017 · If our ambition is to be highly publicized, receive a lot of recognition, attain a position of power or prestige, or make a lot of money, we do not have noble goals.
