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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...

Notes and quotes: El Niño and La Niña giving a sneak preview?

Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

An article gives us a glimpse of what we can expect from this year's weather patterns. Main point: "El Niño is expected to arrive later this year, and the warmer weather pattern could continue to build up through 2024, sending global temperatures past that 1.5 degrees...

Notes and quotes: Hot desking in the office?

Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

Would you share a desk with an office mate. An article noted that Google wants employees to share desks. In the military, shift workers would share a bunk, the rationale being all workers didn't need a bunk at the same time during their off time. Should we call what...

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What does Small Business Saturday have to do with pastors’ sermons?Hello pastors – Are you looking for sermon topic? Consider preaching that leads up to Small Business Saturday on November 25. Huh?Think on this: The workplace is the church scattered. Small...

Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 10/7Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; October 7Where: The Park at Manderson Landing, (9 Jack Warner Pkwy,...

Nordic walking meetup in Jefferson County on 9/23Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; September 23Where: Homewood Patriot Park (710 Oak Grove Road,...

Ultimate life questionsA popular approach to helping you discover your calling is to ask ultimate life questions. A Forbes article illustrates the approach. Ask yourself these questions:Which five words best describe you?What can’t you stop yourself from doing?What...