Tech
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May I Ask My Social Media Friends a Favor?
How long is your list of social media outlets that you use? I know I can’t list all of the options out there. I’m not even sure what most of them are. My experience is limited to Facebook (and very occasionally) Twitter. That’s it for me. That’s enough for me. I see enough on Facebook to prompt me to write these words. I would sincerely like to ask my friends who use Facebook and other things like it to do me (and others) a favor: If you wear the name “Christian” and you choose to do something other than attend a worship service or Bible class, please do not let the world know about that…
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Why I Switched to Any.do for My To Do List Manager
I am a calendar nut. I love Google calendar. In fact, I even did a YouTube video that showed how I use Google calendar for just about everything. [Here it is, if you’d like to see it.] In that video, I mentioned that I used the “tasks” portion of the calendar for my to-do list. I like how that has worked, but it just didn’t do one thing that I need. While the calendar syncs (and I still use Google calendar like crazy), the tasks don’t. Enter Any.do. For a few days, I have been using this program to build to do lists. I love it! Again, I’m still using Google…
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Surprising News about Steve Jobs (and Other Tech People)
I realize that this post may be VERY lengthy, but I thought it was worth considering. A few weeks ago I wrote about our society being a “non-connected connected society.” The words below are a portion of a transcript of Dr. Albert Mohler’s podcast; The Briefing. What he said is, in my opinion, surprising and very important. I hope you’ll take the time to read his words and the words of those whom he quoted. –Jim Faughn Tech executive parents understand vulnerability of children to technology As I said, we live in a very ironic age – and in this case, a new irony comes to light. Sometimes it takes an unbeliever…
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A Great Resource for Serious Bible Students
I am always on the lookout for new ways to get good material, especially to help with my study of the Bible. Today, I want to share one that is both biblical and techie (but you don’t have to be techie to enjoy it). The resource is called “The 66 Podcast,” and it is a production of the Ashville Road church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama. Currently, just 13 episodes of the program have been produced, so you are not “too far behind” to catch up and enjoy the new material. The idea behind The 66 Podcast is that the cohosts, Drew Kizer and Andrew Kingsley, walk through a particular…
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The Church and Inexpensive Online Technology
“Church” and “technology.” Two words that don’t seem like they belong in the same sentence, unless it is “the technology at church isn’t working.” But in our online world, churches can have a major impact using technology. Yes, it takes a little work. No, it should never take the place of personal, one-on-one conversations and encouragement. But technology can be a great tool to help spread the message of Christ, both near and far. Still, there are hangups. Too often, the singular hangup is money. For so many years, anything under the umbrella of “tech” was code for “expensive.” In the last handful of years, though, all that has changed.…
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How I Use If This, Then That (ifttt) for Organization and Information
We live in a technological age. Over the last couple of days, the posts on our site have reminded us to be careful that we do not get so connected with technology that we forget what is really important. Today, I want to share a practical way to let technology work for you. It is a way for you to connect services you already use and be more efficient. The service is called “If This, Then That,” and is usually referred to as IFTTT. I first found out about this service a couple of years ago, and used it a little bit. Back then, only a few websites and apps…
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What I Learned when I Quit Facebook
I like to communicate. I like a room full of people. I like activity. I like to share ideas and thoughts and dreams with others. I am a people person. The advancement of social media for a person like me has caused a reaction similar to that of my six-year old daughter when she recently tried a new dish. She took one bite and said, “Where have you been all my life?!” As an evangelist I use social media for the gospel’s sake. I have had countless Bible studies and private spiritual discussions involving counseling online. I have left “chat” immediately to meet the very people I have been chatting…
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A Disconnected Connected Society
Posts, tweets, pins, links, updates… The list goes on and on. IMHO, we are becoming the most disconnected connected people who have ever lived. (By the way; did you see how cool I am? I know tech speak for “in my humble opinion!”) We know what is going on with somebody half-way around the world whom we have “accepted” as a “friend” (even though we’ve never met them), or “follow,” are “linked in with,” or are in some other way connected electronically. At the same time, we have no idea what is going on with our spouse who is sitting right next to us; our children who live in the…
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A Legacy of Faith Podcast Starts in One Week
Since we launched of A Legacy of Faith, we have centered our efforts on producing written content. Each week since our start, we have produced five new posts each week, and the reception you have given us has been tremendous. We enjoy these posts, but we want to do as much as we can to inform and encourage you and your family. With that in mind, from the very start, we have also stated that there have been additional “outlets” in the works. One that we specifically mentioned from our launch was a podcast. The launch date for A Legacy of Faith: The Podcast is now just one week away,…
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Greatest Thing a Father Can Do {Quote for Pinterest}
Today, we share another quote for you that we’d love you to take and pin on Pinterest. Enjoy! To receive all our blog posts via email for free, click here. Photo credit: Nina Matthews on Creative Commons
