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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
For men only: Men’s group in Tuscaloosa
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #IronSharpensIronBe part of a men's small group on 8/26 at 6:30 AM in Room 1, Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa (721 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401). We'll meet...
Wednesday whimsy: Cram course for pop culture credibility
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #WednesdayWhimsyApropos of nothing, I thought I'd play with ChatGPT and see what kinds of responses I can get. Here is your cram course for getting up to speed with pop culture,...
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...
Notes and quotes: ICE (internal combustion engines) and water
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #STEMI found an article about a groundbreaking development in the automotive industry: a non-polluting combustion engine created by a Japanese company. It's a V8(!) engine, based on...
Notes and quotes: Veterans benefits update
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #VeteransAn article described the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of significant changes to the GI Bill benefits for veterans pursuing higher education. Here are...
Notes and quotes: Young people should realize the workplace can be uncertain
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #WorkplaceThere was an article that Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced major layoffs back in December 2023, cutting 1,500 employees (17% of the workforce) to boost productivity and...
Notes and quotes: Astronomy sheds light on what’s involved in fruitful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #STEMAccording to an article I looked up, astronomers appear have found strong statistical evidence suggesting the existence of a massive object beyond Neptune's orbit. Who knows -...