Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Worst year ever? Watch today’s video, and vote for your favorite.
{Believe it or not, this video was posted almost FOUR months ago.}
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HT: Tamela
Please indulge my ponderings today. I was recently reading a novel where the author* was describing the dream-state of the main character. As part of his musings, the phrase “a world of similitudes” was used. I had to stop reading for a minute; think about that phrase; and ask the question, “Is this what we are all experiencing today? A world of similitudes?” To understand, let’s first define a …
An extraordinary musical event is our feature today. 17,572 singers from 129 countries came together to perform Eric Whitacre’s “Sing Gently” in a virtual choir. At the end, all 17,000+ singers are shown on screen. You simply must watch to experience it. The song is a little over three minutes long, the credits last for seven! (They list every singer involved.) Below …
Back on June 8, I wrote “Barriers to Effective Communication,” attempting to look at some things that get in the way in relationships, business, and writing. I’ve continued to reflect on this topic, particularly with regard to the written word. Not only in books and articles, but also in our emails and social-media posts. Author Intent Have you ever been upset by an email from a …
This hilarious video shows what elementary-school teachers may be dealing with when schools reopen this Fall. Too funny. [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
As you may know, the 2020 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference was canceled due to COVID-19, ending 50 years of continuous operation. In addition, the Mount Hermon organization decided they could no longer sponsor the event moving forward. Just like that, the longest-running Christian Writers Conference ended. We’ve been asked to stand in the gap and save the conference, running it as …
Today’s hilarious “informative safety video” is what a pandemic-sensitive church service might look like. Safety first! It was created by Bethany Baptist Church, located near Pontypridd in the South Wales Valleys. HT: Pat Laube
A common question we agents get is “How to you know?” Or as Bob Hostetler put it, “When you know, how do you know?” The answer is extremely subjective. And each agent, just like a consumer, will see an idea or read a book differently. After thinking about this question, I believe it comes down to three things. Instinct For me it is an instinct that comes from reading …
This video was mesmerizing. Convert a sheet of paper towel into a face mask, using origami. For such a time as this, right? The entire time I wondered, Who thought of this? The final scene of the video reveals its creator. (Of course, it would be someone brilliant like that.) [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to …
