I know. This is a bit of a strange endorsement coming from a children’s ministry pastor. However, over ten years I’ve been a HUGE fan of the New Yorker. To begin with, I think it was something to do with growing up outside of the City and those covers! Who can resist a good New Yorker cover?! But I must say that since becoming an actual adult with a good job and family, the magazine has become more of an asset to my work than I ever thought possible.
Here are five reasons YOU should (at least consider) read the New Yorker too.
1. Lessons in Leadership: Several of the writers for the New Yorker are leading men and women in their fields. They have a knack of succeeding, and in 4000 words, we as the readers get a glimpse into the genius that has made them successful.
Check out:
Malcolm Gladwell on Underdogs
Malcolm Gladwell on Latebloomers:
2. Shouts and Murmurs: Humor written by humorists is usually good, well if it’s in the New Yorker that is. From month to month, you can get anything from satire to irony to just plain old comedy. We can all use a dose of satire in our lives to point out where we might be missing the mark. The question though: could satire be used in children’s ministry? Perhaps, if it’s done right. I need to work on how that could be done right.
Check out:
Andy Borowitz on “My Quiet Time”
3. Profiles: Many interesting people in this world. The New Yorker often gives insight into their lives. One of the best was this article on Timbaland. It’s actually a critique of his last effort with Chris Cornell; however, Timbaland is one creative man. Those of us in programming could learn a lot from his philosophy behind each creative project.
Check out:
For all you bloggers out there:
And this is just funny:
5. The Talk of the Town: Get insight into New York City life. What are people talking about? What’s hot? What do people enjoy? These are probably trends we should pay attention to. We don’t need to agree, but we do need to know.
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New York? Now what part of Texas is that in?
j/k