Three Identical Strangers: A Documentary Winner, Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, 2018 –Review by Teri Hyrkas The advertisement for Three Identical Strangers had so many superlatives surrounding the film’s title that my suspicions were aroused....
We have now have had a few weeks to reflect on the influence and impact of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Her music touched every genre and her artistry inspired vocalists and instrumentalists for generations. Her spiritual roots formed a foundation of generosity...
Don’t Litter Your Food; Don’t Litter Your Mood Lectionary 2 September 2018 15th Sunday After Pentecost Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Text to Life There is a new song going around. It’s a new version of the Beatles’...
Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound. Summary: “When the reading brain skims texts, we don’t have time to grasp complexity, to understand another’s feelings or to perceive beauty. We need a new literacy for the digital age.” Read more at:...
Dusted Story Lectionary 2 September 2018 The Curse of the Dust (Genesis 3) Abraham Pleads with God and God’s Angels Warn Lot and His Family (Genesis 18-19) Shimei Casts Dirt Upon David for His Deed (2 Samuel 16) Elijah Confronts Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 18) Psalm 30:...