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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Pause and ponder: The shepherd’s staff, sea shells, and lives well lived
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: Online https://www.firsttuscaloosa.org/ On FB @FirstTuscaloosa On IG firsttuscaloosa Online https://accts.org/ #Calling #FinishStrong Our pastor at First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa...
Pause and ponder: A preference for solitude?
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Generations I saw an article about an increasing trend of Americans spending more time alone, a phenomenon that began well before the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to...
Alabama softball
Here's a nice little tweet about a team that's something of a Cinderella. The team has a stellar pitcher and a weak offense and was given little chance to get to the WCWS. And yet, here they are. Can you say 1906 White Sox? Believe#Team27 #RollTide #WCWS...
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 14 analyzed by ChatGPT
Have you heard about ChatGPT? It's an AI that can respond convincingly and at length to queries. Out of curiosity, I wanted to find out what ChatGPT thought of Shakespeare's Sonnet 14. Here's my query and the response: ------------------ Analyze shakespeare's sonnet...
We can learn about calling from military people
People of faith have a lot to tell us about calling, and military people can shed some light as well. Main point: "...'calling' involves much more than one’s occupation. I have also learned that since God is the Caller, and 'His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor His...
Work Ethic Scholarship Program from the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation
Young people can move forward with the Work Ethic Scholarship. Main point: "The program provides financial support to students enrolled in trade school training programs who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to personal responsibility, a positive attitude,...
Not quite an Immaculate Conception
On Christmas Eve, thoughts turn to the Virgin Birth, Immanuel (God with us), Incarnation, the Immaculate Conception (Mary conceived without sin), and the Magnificat. Scientists in China have announced different kind of virgin birth. Main point: "Scientists in China...
Work can be an authentic expression of yourself
Young people thinking about their adult futures can be assured work doesn't have be be a drudge (although, in our imperfect world, there is some drudgery even in pursuing our perfect calling). Main point: "...the anti-work movement is really anti-reality." More about...