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Notes and quotes: About American Workforce Academy

An article by Salena Zito gives some background about American Workforce Academy that parents and mentors of young people pursuing calling and career should think about. Main point: "[Mike] Rowe has been warning anyone who would listen that our skills gap in the...

UACFSF: Mark Tapscott on working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #UACFSF, https://www.hillfaith.org/Mark Tapscott of HillFaith dropped in on us via Zoom on 2/25 to tell us about his ministry to Capitol Hill staff. Among other things, he leads a...

UACFSF: God’s intervention in life and history

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #UACFSFAt our 2/18 meeting, we learned how Daniel, in Daniel 2:19-23, acknowledged God's intervention in life and history. Some points to ponder: God alone possesses wisdom and...

Job growth 2012-2022: Did this pan out?

Here's an old prediction about job growth. Did the predictions pan out, or has AI upended the apple cart? Check out the 3 highest pay growth jobs at the bottom of the chart. pic.twitter.com/m2Edspnbto— Jobs For The Future (@JobsForTheFutur) March 9, 2015 I did...

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Power blackout risks this winter

I came across an article about the risk of power outages during the winter of 2024-2025. Main point: "much of the central and eastern U.S. could experience blackouts should a significant and lasting cold snap descend on the nation." More about it: "...increased...

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Women, work, calling

I found this link on Facebook. Main point: "“If you’re a follower of Jesus … we all have the same highest calling — to make Him known and bring Him glory,” Ivey said. “It’s established. You have a calling already, and this calling you have on your life is amazing; it...

LinkedIn is for young people, too

Your career is one element of your calling in life. As a young person (high school or undergraduate), you want to start familiarizing yourself with your future work world. I came across an article about why teenagers in particular should think about using LinkedIn....

Turning the visibility of high level sports into a gospel platform

A dimension of a powerhouse softball team of which I was not aware. I came across a couple of articles that painted an inspirational picture of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team that just won their 5th national championship. The first article described the spiritual...

Can business serve the gospel?

Do you think it's possible for business to serve the gospel? Main point: "Business, done well, is glorifying to God and has enormous potential to do good in society." More about it: Business can "create dignified jobs" because workers help create wealth. Creating...

Rise ball versus drop ball

 A nice overlay video showing the difference in Montana Fouts's pitches.Montana Fouts, Drop Ball & Rise Ball, Overlay. pic.twitter.com/ajEBjgucIQ— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 5, 2021

Tell me about plot and character

Tell me about plot and character

 A good tip about the link between plot and character. ✍️ #screenwriting tip of the day:Question everything when developing your screenplay. Keep asking why something happens and you'll find the answer always lies within your main character.— Arc Studio...

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