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by Dictionary Scoop Language preserves history in unexpected places. Many job titles that seem ordinary today began with entirely different meanings. Although the work behind these titles has changed dramatically over the centuries, the words themselves continue to carry traces of the past wherever they are used. 1-Secretary Today, a secretary is …
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by Dictionary Scoop We all know it: some words just sound ridiculous, but they mean business. If you have ever come across a term like “gobbledygook” or “kerfuffle” and wondered if someone made it up, you’re not alone. Here are 12 of these magnificent words that seem unreal, but are not. 1-Firkin …
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by Kevin Burton Whatever skillset you have, you can use it for good just when a neighbor needs it most. That’s the theme of today’s stories from the Good News Network. The more troubling, heartbreaking news must be covered. We can’t stick our heads in the sand and ignore reality. But it …
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by Kevin Burton “There are no boring towns, just boring people,” said my first editor. Not all his nuggets were golden. That one was, and is. My wife Jeannette and I are not boring people Thus we were in no danger of being bored, though we made the curious choice of Newton, Kansas …
by Kevin Burtoon Believer, take note of a humble prayer this morning and take note of who prayed it.: “Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression” (Psalm 19:13 KJV). “Such …
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by Kevin Burton Acts 17:5 describes “lewd fellows of the baser sort” who were aroused into a mob to oppose the early church. We examine their kind with the help of Merriam-Webster dictionary. The dictionary has compiled “A Handy Guide to Ruffians, Rapscallions, Cads and More,” calling it “22 Charming Words for Nasty People.” We …
by Merriam-Webster Dictionary Are you game for some mind-reading? We can predict what you’ll do with the following task: Describe two houses. For the first house, use these adjectives: green, old, and big. For the second house use brick, square, and unusual. We’re pretty sure you came up with “big, old, green house” and “unusual, square, brick house.” …
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by Kevin Burton One of my all-time favorite Christian songs gives me chills sometimes but it fills me with regret. That’s because for the most part I haven’t lived up to its message. “Lord of the Harvest” by The Imperials is the song The operative lyric, “Lord of the harvest, place Your …
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by Kevin Burton I was distraught, or as we say in the biz, tilted. Spoiler alert: Colby Parkinson saved me. And so, in the aftermath the end of the fantasy football season, I am contented, with three championships to show for my efforts (out of eight leagues), having played “Celebration” by Kool …
by Yasmin Rufo BBC News If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body, from lowering stress hormones, to easing blood pressure and even improving …
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