Hilarious 1994 "Guardian Angel" phone hotline infomercial

In the wealthy Ohio city of Bay Village just outside Cleveland, the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church installed a statue depicting Jesus wrapped in a blanket asleep on a park bench. According to the church, "It reminds us that, even though homelessness is a not a significant problem in our immediate neighborhood, we don't have to… READ THE REST

There's some amazing improvizational work here from organist (and sing-er-songwriter) Cory Henry, performing musical support to pastor E. Dewey Smith at the Apostolic Church of God's 2015 Bible Conference. Things really get going 2:30 in. READ THE REST

In The Atlantic, McKay Coppins reports on Trump's contempt for Christians and his admiration for those who exploit them. In private, many of Trump's comments about religion are marked by cynicism and contempt, according to people who have worked for him. Former aides told me they've heard Trump ridicule conservative religious leaders, dismiss various faith… READ THE REST

Fidget toys are made for relieving anxiety and stress, but there's a very ephemeral quality to finding fidget toys that actually do the job. Many are just clutter on your desk or can even be just kind of annoying. But the best ones slip into your hand almost unconsciously, providing a very soothing tactility and… READ THE REST

With the announcement of the iPhone 12 just a few days ago, everybody is assessing their smartphone needs and making the big decision about upgrading. While the smartphone may be at the heart of these latest tech questions, it's probably also a good time to give your entire Apple device collection a once over and… READ THE REST

It's no newsflash to say the world is full of entertainment options. Heck, just restricting yourself to the digital universe, there are hundreds, even thousands of ways to learn new skills, improve your life, and yes, just relax and veg out on videos whenever you like.  But with that many options for entertaining yourself, where… READ THE REST