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Crimson Fellowship: University of Alabama Christian staff, faculty, and graduate students

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: leroyhurt-df0opq.mailerpage.ioCrimson Fellowship meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (403 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401) at 11:45 AM -...

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...

A primer on the Holy Spirit for Christians

Thomas Tarrants, President Emeritus of CS Lewis Institute, wrote a primer on the Holy Spirit. Main point: ..."the power to live as his [Jesus Christ's] disciple comes from the Holy Spirit." Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com More about it: "...the Holy Spirit is a divine...

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Look elsewhere for fame?

I came across an article about a large drop in enrollments at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Of Music & Art and Performing Arts, the school that turned out many well-known performers and was made even more famous by the movie Fame. Main point: "...the school’s...

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Validating peopleVia Business Insider, this little video is about what to give fathers on Fathers Day. The psychologist challenges viewers to not give gifts. Instead, give validation. For example, thank Dad for being there when you needed him.Come to think of it, this...

Validating peopleVia Business Insider, this little video is about what to give fathers on Fathers Day. The psychologist challenges viewers to not give gifts. Instead, give validation. For example, thank Dad for being there when you needed him.Come to think of it, this...

Thriving in an automated workplaceVia McKinsey, a core workplace issue is how to thrive in an automated workplace. It's pretty optimistic. Some background the article provided:Occupations won't be automated out of existence in the near term. But up to 45% of...

Thriving in an automated workplaceVia McKinsey, a core workplace issue is how to thrive in an automated workplace. It's pretty optimistic. Some background the article provided:Occupations won't be automated out of existence in the near term. But up to 45% of...

Adjunct blues

Via a friend on Facebook and The Guardian: …as an adjunct professor, whether teaching undergraduate or law-school courses, I make much less than a pet-sitter earns. Click the link to see more: I am an adjunct professor who teaches five classes. I earn less than a...

Adjunct blues

Via a friend on Facebook and The Guardian: …as an adjunct professor, whether teaching undergraduate or law-school courses, I make much less than a pet-sitter earns. Click the link to see more: I am an adjunct professor who teaches five classes. I earn less than a...

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