Brigitte Bardot‚ born on September 28‚ 1934‚ in Paris‚ France‚ rose from ballet beginnings to become one of the most recognizable faces of the 20th century. Her entr&;eacute;e into the arts began with dance‚ studying at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris‚ but it was a film that catapulted her to international stardom. Bardot’s breakout role came in 1956 with “And God Created Woman‚” directed by her then-husband Roger Vadim. The film not only challenged societal norms with its bold sexuality but also marked a seismic shift in the portrayal of women on screen. Bardot’s sensuality‚ paired with a distinct unapologetic freedom‚ defined her as the epitome of French glamour and a leading figure in the cultural phenomenon known as “Bardot-mania.” Throughout her career‚ Bardot starred in more than 40 films‚ including notable works like “Contempt” (1963)‚ directed by Jean-Luc Godard‚ and “Viva Maria&;#33;” (1965) alongside Jeanne Moreau. Despite her apparent ease in front of the camera‚ Bardot’s off-screen life was marked by intense media scrutiny and personal strife‚ contributing to her decision to retire from the film industry in 1973‚ at the age of 39. Post-retirement‚ Bardot redirected her formidable energy toward animal rights advocacy. Disturbed by the treatment of animals she witnessed‚ Bardot established the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals in 1986. Her advocacy efforts have spanned from campaigning against the fur trade to fighting for the rights of slaughtered livestock‚ making her voice as influential in animal rights as it was in cinema. The post Brigitte Bardot: Stunning photos of a timeless French beauty first appeared on History Defined.

April 22‚ 2024 Does Jesus Want To Talk to Me&;#63;LYNN COWELL Lee en espa&;ntilde;ol &;quot;The gatekeeper opens the gate for him‚ and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own‚ he goes on ahead of them‚ and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.&;quot; John 10:3-4 (NIV) The notification pops up on my phone‚ and I smile. My friend has left me a voice message. Immediately‚ I look for an opportunity to slip away and listen. I love hearing what is happening in my friend's world‚ how she's feeling‚ or how I can pray for her. Though we haven't seen each other in years and have‚ in fact‚ only met in person a few times‚ she has become a dear friend and a voice of wisdom in my life. In John 10‚ Jesus compared Himself to a good shepherd and described how those who follow Him hear His voice: &;quot;... The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own‚ he goes on ahead of them‚ and his sheep follow him because they know his voice&;quot; (John 10:3-4). The example of a shepherd and sheep would have been familiar to the people Jesus was originally preaching to. Daily‚ they would have seen shepherds and sheep in the Israeli countryside. For me‚ a city girl living in the United States‚ I needed to learn a little about shepherds and sheep to understand what Jesus was teaching. Here's what I discovered: Using a combination of sounds and words‚ shepherds lead with their voices. Going ahead of those in their care‚ a shepherd leads the sheep to bits of greenery‚ pools of water‚ and ultimately to a resting place after a long day. Since sheep are in the care of the shepherd day in and day out‚ they grow familiar with his voice. The sheep expect and anticipate their shepherd's guidance and feel safe in his care. Jesus tells us: &;quot;I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me&;quot; (John 10:14‚ NIV). Here‚ Jesus expresses His desire to interact with and lead us. This passage got me thinking: Do I expect to hear my Shepherd's voice&;#63; Just like I look for messages from my friend‚ do I anticipate communication from Jesus&;#63; As followers of Jesus‚ you and I can expect our Shepherd to speak to us. The Bible is filled with His words‚ and He may bring to mind scriptures we have read or memorized. A song may bring a reminder of His love. We might sense a nudging in our spirit‚ or what 1 Kings 19:12 describes as the &;quot;still small voice&;quot; of God (NKJV). However He speaks‚ we can be confident in Jesus' desire to communicate with us. Just as we wait expectantly for communication in our other relationships‚ we can wait and expect to hear from our Friend and Shepherd‚ Jesus. Good Shepherd‚ thank You for wanting to talk to me and lead me. Help me to learn to listen for and recognize Your voice so I can follow You. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS When was the last time you paused and asked yourself‚ How am I feeling&;#63; As Christians‚ it's so important for us to recognize that emotions are not something to be afraid of. In fact‚ they're actually gifts from God&;#33; And when we start giving ourselves permission to feel our feelings‚ we'll start healing. This recent conversation on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Jennie Allen covers all of this and more&;#33; Start listening here. In the uncertainty of her situation‚ Esther was a woman who was desperate to be led by God. Lynn Cowell's Bible study Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World‚ teaches us how‚ like Esther‚ we‚ too‚ can learn to hear from God. Get your copy today&;#33; ENGAGE For encouragement and hope‚ you can connect with Lynn on Instagram and download her free resource &;quot;Ten Scriptures to Hang on to When Life Is Uncertain&;quot; here. FOR DEEPER STUDY Jeremiah 33:3‚ &;quot;Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know&;quot; (NIV). What are some ways God has spoken to you in the past&;#63; What would it look like for you to anticipate God speaking to you today&;#63; We’d love to hear from you in the comments&;#33; © 2024 by Lynn Cowell. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Does Jesus Want To Talk to Me&;#63; –  Encouragement for Today – April 22‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

1164 - Raynald of Dassel names Guido di Crema as anti-pope Paschalis III 1793 - President Washington attends opening of Rickett's‚ 1st circus in US 1823 - Baltic Club (Exchange) forms in London 1969 - Robin Knox-Johnston ends 312 days of non-stop sailing to become the 1st person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe 1977 - Shimon Peres becomes Acting Prime Minister of Israel 1983 - Stern mag announces major historical find-discovery of 60 volume personal diaries written by Adolf Hitler (turned out to be a hoax) 1986 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site 1992 - Plane crash at Perris Valley Airport California‚ kills 16 parachutists 1993 - Seattle Mariner Chris Basio no-hits Boston Red Sox 2000 - In a pre-dawn raid‚ federal agents seize six-year-old Eli&;aacute;n Gonz&;aacute;lez from his relatives' home in Miami‚ Florida. More Historical Events »

Historical Events 1893 - Francis Dhanis army occupies Kasongo 1959 - Yankee Whitey Ford strikes out 15‚ beating Senators‚ 1-0 in 14 innings 1962 - Stanley Cup Final‚ Chicago Stadium‚ Chicago‚ IL: Dick Duff scores the winner as Toronto Maple Leafs beat Chicago Blackhawks‚ 2-1 for a 4-2 series victory 1977 - Shimon Peres becomes Acting Prime Minister of Israel 1981 - USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan 1990 - NFL Draft: University of Illinois quarterback Jeff George first pick by Indianapolis Colts More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1864 - Phil May‚ English cartoonist‚ born in Wortley‚ Leeds (d. 1903) 1920 - Jos de Haes‚ Flemish philological and poet (Misery of the Word)‚ born in Leuven‚ Belgium (d. 1974) 1926 - Charlotte Rae‚ American character actress‚ (Facts Of Life - &;quot;Edna&;quot;)‚ comedian‚ singer and dancer‚ born in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin (d. 2018) 1933 - Anthony Llewellyn‚ Welsh-American scientist and NASA astronaut‚ born in Cardiff‚ Wales (d. 2013) 1943 - Steve Dunne‚ New Zealand cricket umpire (39 Tests; 100 ODIs)‚ born in Dunedin. Otago 1955 - Arthur Baker‚ American music producer (Afrika Banbaataa; Planet Rock; New Order)‚ born in Boston‚ Massachusetts More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1648 - Catharina Belgica of Nassau and Countess and Regent of Hanau-M&;uuml;nzenberg‚ Dutch daughter of William I of Orange‚ dies at 69 1827 - Thomas Rowlandson‚ English artist and caricaturist‚ dies at 70 1896 - Thomas Meik‚ Scottish civil engineer‚ dies at 84 2003 - Martha Griffiths‚ U.S. Congresswoman‚ dies at 91 2008 - Cameron Argetsinger‚ American auto racing executive (created Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course; F1 US Grand Prix 1961-80)‚ dies from a stroke at 87 2019 - Dave Samuels‚ American vibraphonist (Spyro Gyra-Morning Dance)‚ dies at 70 More Famous Deaths »

A Sports Illustrated model is moving her family out of California because of the state's out-of-control crime and homeless crisis. Former Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney and her husband‚ former NFL running back Tyler Gaffney‚ are moving their family to Nashville‚ Tennessee. The husband and wife were both born and raised in California‚ but the living conditions have become so unbearable that they felt the need to migrate to Nashville for the sake of their three children. Gaffney said the current state of California is &;quot;embarrassing&;quot; and &;quot;sad.&;quot;&;quot;I mean we already have the highest taxes‚ we should arguably have the most beautiful state‚ the most clean state‚&;quot; she said on &;quot;Jesse Watters Primetime.&;quot; &;quot;But instead we have the number one homeless problem in America.&;quot;She added‚ &;quot;We're constantly giving. What more do you want from us&;#63;&;quot;Earlier this month‚ a state audit found that California spent $24 billion to combat homelessness over the past five years but didn't consistently track whether the massive outlay of public money actually did anything to improve the issue.California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher blamed the Newsom administration.&;quot;This is standard Gavin Newsom – make a splashy announcement‚ waste a bunch of taxpayer money‚ and completely fail to deliver‚&;quot; Gallagher told Fox News. &;quot;Californians are tired of the homeless crisis‚ and they’re even more tired of Gavin’s excuses. We need results – period‚ full stop.&;quot;Gaffney noted that San Diego no longer feels safe. “You know‚ you come to California to — it is the City of Dreams‚ the State of Dreams‚ right&;#63; You think this is where I can accomplish anything‚ but it does not feel safe anymore. I don’t feel safe going to the grocery store. I don’t go anywhere outside‚ especially in metropolitan areas without my husband with me‚ and I certainly don’t take my kids into city limits‚&;quot; she said. Even Karen Bass – the progressive Democrat Mayor of Los Angeles – is not immune to the rampant crime. Her house was broken into early Sunday morning. This is the second time in three years the home of Bass has been broken into. When asked what she would say to California Gov. Gavin Newsom‚ Gaffney replied‚ &;quot;Take a seat buddy‚ it's time to let someone else come in clean up the state that you so-called love.&;quot;She said Newsom &;quot;is fumbling over and over again&;quot; in his governance of California. Gaffney vowed not to bring any Democrat politics with her to the red state of Tennessee. An analysis of Internal Revenue Service statistics found that California had lost the most income tax revenue in 2021 because of the mass exodus from the state. The research discovered that California had lost approximately $340 million in 2021 IRS tax revenue.Numerous celebrities have left California in recent years‚ including Angelina Jolie‚ Joe Rogan‚ Sylvester Stallone‚ Mark Wahlberg‚ and Scott Baio. Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33; Sports Illustrated model no longer California dreamin': 'Does not feel safe anymore' www.youtube.com

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