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So I was talking with a young Millennial parent the other day, a dad with a baby on one arm, and he made an interesting comment linked to the most recent “Crossroads” podcast — “Why can't churches face the smartphone crisis?” Why the silence? Simply stated: The topic is too hot for religious leaders to touch, because it linked to so many hot-button moral issues in modern life. Methinks this is related to the punchy phrase I have used for decades when discussing why seminaries avoid mass media and popular culture issues in core classes for future pastors: Too many busy religious leaders appear to be committed to the “separation of church and life.

46 editions of Ponytail Picks already—does that make us old? Come join us over the hill, it’s a good view. LISTENThe “Top ##” lists that become popular this time of year—at least, the ones published by major, established media outlets—tend to favour the new. And not just new releases, but (relatively) new artists as well. It seems most listmakers attempt to encapsulate “the moment.” That makes sense. I’ve got no qualms with it (good sir knight).

The James Beard Award-winning narrative journal about the intersection of sustenance, nature, and the creative spirit (and sometimes, a recipe). By Elissa AltmanNo thanks“Elissa writes gorgeously about the creative life, especially memoir. Delicious recipes included.” “Elissa’s writing articulates so many of my previously unsayable feelings. I have never once wished for my time back after I’ve read her. She is courageous, talented, and highly recommended.” “Poor Man’s Feast weaves together threads of our life together n this world.

Going in to see “Poor Things” I heard much raving about shocking it is and how good it is. It is indeed both of those things, though not nearly so much in either regard as we’ve been led to believe. Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter, a woman created by a scientist as a Frankenstein-like experiment. Growing from a childlike state in an adult body, she develops an insatiable craving to experience all that life has to offer, and embarks on a European spree of sex and discovery that leads her to a sense of realization about the depraved nature of mankind… emphasis on the man.

As I Was Saying with Poorna Bell By Poorna Bell Social commentary and essays from career to mental wellbeing, capturing the general WTF of life and topical news, by award-winning author, former HuffPost Exec editor and lifter of heavy weights, Poorna Bell. ncG1vNJzZmirpZfAta3CpGWcp51kjbG7zqulmpqVobk%3D

By guest author Beaver Dan. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, a peculiar culture, people, and traditions are hidden behind the thick woods. In this area best known for its Bluegrass music, treacherous mountains, and hillbilly stereotypes, there used to be a man who was the embodiment of this old-soul regional Americana: Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton. Born in the small Appalachian town of Maggie Valley, Sutton grew up in the deepest corners of rural Appalachia in Northwest North Carolina.

You might recognize this stunning portrait from the 2019 movie “Portrait of a lady on fire”, for which the French artist Hélène Dalmaire painted this piece after the director saw her work online and asked her to design an original work of art for the film. The plot of the movie is that a young female artist named Marianne (Noémie Merlant) is invited to a mansion on a secluded island. She has been commissioned to paint a portrait of the owner’s daughter, Héloïse (Adèle Haenel).

Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He first gained major recognition in 2015 following the release of his debut single "White Iverson". He has since become one of the most successful and influential artists in the music industry, known for his unique blend of hip hop, pop, and rock. Post Malone's accomplishments are numerous. He has released three studio albums, "

Hello Garrison, I’m a card carrying, bona fide, lifelong liberal. But to be honest, I miss having an opposition party that’s true to their mission statement. Used to be that the Republican message could be stated simply: reduce the size of government, pass the resulting savings back to the people in the form of tax reduction and deficit reduction. Allow folks to do, in their personal, private lives, whatever they’re drawn to do, as long as the government is not asked to pay for it.