Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Ah, the good old days of in-person writers conferences. Where writers gather around their favorite teacher to share in the experience of learning together.
Today’s video is a metaphor of those good ol’ days.
Not that any of you are of the simian variety. (!!!!)
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With a new year upon us it can be a a good idea to find your “word of the year.” For 2021, my word is “yet.” I was reminded last year to focus on what we have and not on what we’ve lost. It was a hard year for so many. Today, with the sinful world continuing to exhibit it’s need for a savior we should always contemplate the incredible gift of Jesus and the …
For the first Fun Friday of the new year I found this video that can only make you blink a couple times with a “huh?” then smile and think, “This is the perfect song to end 2020.” HAH! Who knew this orchestra even existed? [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
It has been said that one should not look back because it is not the direction you are going. That may be true in one sense, but reflecting on the past can help guide us in the future. Therefore, here are some thoughts on the last twelve months. The IndustryWhen the national pandemic shutdown occurred in March, the industry was surprised by Amazon.com declaring books as nonessential! For an entire …
One singer. But with a seemingly infinite array of harmonies and outfits! Jacob Collier outdid himself with this gorgeous arrangement. Apparently he posted an Instagram photo of his recording with the statement you musicians will understand: “1 1/2 semitones sharp, so I don’t get bored.” Five and one-half minutes of sheer acapella brilliance. Enjoy! [If you cannot see the …
How many of you can relate to today’s hilarious comparison of Christmas 2019 with Christmas 2020? [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
You have heard it said that “the devil is in the details”? But what about the idea that “the devil is in the procrastination”? Alistair Begg said, “The devil’s favorite word is tomorrow. The Bible always says, ‘Today is the day of salvation’” (2 Corinthians 6:2). While he was talking about being prepared, as a Christian, for the return of Christ, I thought about the challenge of …
Which type of shopper are you? True confessions are not necessary in the comments! From the “It’s a Southern Thing” channel. [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
In case you missed the news last Wednesday, the Big Five will soon become the Big Four. The largest book publisher in the world (Bertlesmann, parent company of Penguin Random House) has successfully bid to buy Simon & Schuster (S&S) publishing house from ViacomCBS. This will make Penguin Random House (PRH) more than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Harper Collins. The price? …
Hard to believe it’s less than 30 days before Christmas! Enjoy the full version of this year’s Hobby Lobby advert. It should make you smile. As someone wrote, “It’s an entire Hallmark movie in 1:21.” [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
