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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...
Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...
Notes and quotes: AI is for real
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #STEMYoung people can find careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields, especially when they understand AI and its potential. An article...
Pause and ponder: The young are leading the way in expressing their faith
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #LiveYourFaith #SuccessGodsWay The Ohio State University's college football national championship victory brought the faith of those young athletes to the fore. Not just...
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...