Internet
What’s On Your Wall?
When I joined Facebook, my initial feeling was fascination. I was connecting with friends around the world in a way that was convenient and relatively secure. We regained contact with other friends whom we probably would never see again, due to distance or circumstances. As our friend list grew online, I felt as if my [...]
iPads.. in a ministry context
Chances are (if you’re reading this blog) you know about the launch of the Apple iPad. Perhaps you’re curious about its potential for use in a ministry context? Perhaps you have a strong opinion (for or against) based on your technological preference? I own one. Here are my initial thoughts: The iPad makes your research [...]
Blogging and controversy
It is a well known fact among bloggers that controversial posts generate more hits than non-controversial posts. As a long-time blogger, I’ve often had to assess my motives at this juncture. I could say something in a less controversial way and get some people to read it. Or I could say the same thing in [...]
Have You Heard Of These?
If you lead or help in a church ministry, here are four Australian resources which can assist and encourage you. Matthias Media is a local evangelical publisher with a distinct focus: “We’re not the slightest bit interested in adding to the already monumental pile of Christian books churned out each year by the Christian publishing [...]
Thinking about Bible Software?
The most common mistake people make when choosing Bible software is choosing based on the quantity of resources available. If you talk about your Bible software in terms of “how many books you own” – you really have missed the point (but we won’t hold it against you). First and foremost, you are investing in a [...]
10 recent tweets
I’ve really enjoyed using my Twitter account to store all my momentary profundities. . Here are 10 recent tweets. . tweet 1: Mao’s Last Dancer… freedom is precious to those who have lived without it. tweet 2: Oh yeah, Darwin’s that guy who discovered the amazing adaptability God built into His creation… now I remember. [...]
On Posthumous Blogging
Charles Spurgeon may be dead, but he writes enough blog posts to make a pyjama wearin’ blogger look computer illiterate. That’s right, Charles Spurgeon blogs posthumously on a regular basis. And that’s got me thinking about posthumous blogging in general. I’ve thought of several ups and several downs to posthumous blogging… Downs 1. It’s not [...]
Are forums a thing of the past?
In the last three years we’ve seen blogging transformed. We’ve seen the advent of micro-blogging. We’ve seen social networking come of age. But something else has been happening that has gotten a lot less attention. Internet forums have changed dramatically. Then and now Five years ago forums were new and exciting. Everyone wanted to check [...]
For the love of ducks
Some of the blogging team have expressed disappointment with how difficult it is to get our readers commenting. Maybe this would do the trick guys! I put up the Alen Basic interview this morning, but I also wanted make a few comments and get the links in. Oh, and the video clip for those of [...]
On death and internet posts
The tragic passing of one of our forum members at GMT reminded me today about something I wrote years ago in The Cyber-Phenomenon. Have you ever gone back and read a post from a few months ago and thought “what was I thinking!?!” If you have, just think of what you’ll say when you read [...]
Technology is a tool, not a toy
Life is not a game. God made us and He put us here for a purpose. Sounds obvious, but it’s so easy to forget when you live in the technology toy factory we call modern Australia. You know what I mean. Facebook, Twitter, Forums, Blogs… iPhone, iPod, iMac… X-box, Wii, PlayStation… Email, texts, mobiles, landlines, [...]
101 Blog Tips
Daniel Scocco over at Daily Blog Tips gives 101 tips for being a good blogger. Here are the 23 I thought were most helpful. write about something that you love proofread proofread one more time interact with other bloggers leave meaningful comments leave funny comments leave the first comment content is king write “How to” [...]
