Tech
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How I’m Using Google Calendar For Pretty Much Everything
Yesterday, we wrote about how our calendars should reflect our priorities. Today, I want to show you how I’m trying to live that out with one tool: Google Calendar. I have tried nearly every possible way to keep up with my schedule. From simple pieces of paper to wall calendars, I’ve tried all sorts of things. For some time, I had played around with Google Calendar, putting one or two things on there, but not really using it fully. Why I Like Google Calendar In 2014, though, I am trying to use this one tool like crazy. So far, I love what I’m seeing. Before getting to some specifics of…
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Why We Switched to Republic Wireless and Lowered Our Phone Bill by $70 Per Month
I love cell phones. I especially love smartphones. I have owned an iPhone and an Andriod (HTC Inspire) over the last 6+ years, and, honestly, it is hard to consider ever leaving a smartphone behind. However, I can’t stand how much our cell phone bill is (or, rather, was). Further, I despise cell phone contracts. Sure, you get a nice phone, but at what price? So, with our current AT&T contract set to expire in early 2014, I started researching pretty much any and every alternative I could think of. I searched online, got recommendations from friends, and even talked to some folks in stores. It would be hard to…
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How Pornography is Robbing Men…and Boys
There can be no doubt that pornography is a major problem in our society. Even some, who a few years ago, thought that “a little porn” was “no big deal” are now reversing course. As we see this industry grow into a literal powerhouse economically, it is clear that the “adult” industry is here to stay. But at what cost? Pornography is not just a problem for men any longer. Though we are going to confine our thoughts in this post to males, it is now estimated that fully 30% of those who regularly visit pornographic websites are female, and the number is growing. More startling, though, is the suggestion…
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A Great New App for Young Folks, and Those Who Love Them
We don’t do a lot of tech stuff on the blog, but sometimes we just have to tell you about something. Today, we have a great app for iPad, iPhone, or Android that every young person needs to have (and adults will love it, too). Some weeks ago, we wrote a post about iLuminate Magazine from Kaio Publications. This e-magazine, released 6 times each year, is filled with great articles and interactive material for young people. It is not meant to just be read cover-to-cover. It is meant to have material that the reader comes back to again and again. Well, the exciting news we have today is that the…
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“The Wolf of Wall Street” and a Vanishing Conscience
506. According to Variety magazine, that is how many times a movie-goer who sees the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” will hear one particular curse word. You read that correctly. In the three-hour (exactly) movie, just one curse word is used over five-hundred times. It averages out to 2.8 occurrences per minute over the course of the 180 minute film. I have seem some Christians on social media mentioning this “extreme” use of language. Thankfully, they are not people who have seen the movie, but those who are just reporting–as I am in this post–this awful use of language. Listening to the radio the other day, we heard a dj mention this…
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2013 Blog Year in Review, and Goals for 2014
2013 is almost over. (I know. I can’t believe it, either.) This has been an a very busy year for us, but one that has also been wonderful. Our work at Lebanon Road continues to go well, and we continue to be more and more grateful for this wonderful congregation. It was announced a few months ago that we are adding a fourth minister to the ministry team, and we look forward to Andrew Pate beginning his work with us on January 8. We are spending a lot of time in prayer, asking God to bless this time of stepping out in faith. As far as this site goes…what a…
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Big News: Video Summer Series!
For quite a while, we have had to keep this news a secret, but now we can let it out, and we are thrilled. For many congregations, the summer is disjointed. Not only are many families in and out with travels, but other activities dominate the calendar, such as camps, VBS, Gospel Meetings, and mission trips. Most congregations have at least one or two of these each summer, and, as wonderful as they are, they can disrupt a schedule. Some years ago, the summer series came in vogue, partially as a way to keep the summer somewhat connected around all these things. However, some congregations cannot afford to have a…
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A Video Appeal: Join Our Email List!
Got 4 minutes? Then we want to give you 5 reasons why you should join our email list! Enjoy the video. (Video not playing? Click here to view on YouTube.) Now that you know why you should sign up, go right here to sign up, and we’ll send you your free eBook!
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The Faughn Family Christmas Buying Guide : 20 Gifts You Can be Proud to Give
So, you need some Christmas gift ideas. Okay, you probably don’t, since there are a bazillion commercials, ads, and web sites giving you ideas. But we want to add our voice to that list. In fact, our goal is to give you 20 items that are (1) affordable, (2) actually good stuff, and (3) in line with Christian values. Oh, and these are not our Christmas list; they are things we either have and enjoy or think you might find to be “just right” for someone on your list. All of the links below are to Amazon (unless noted otherwise), so just click over, purchase, enjoy having the gifts sent…
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Why Every Christian Should Have an Online–and Offline–Presence
[Note: Today’s post has a lot of links in it. Some are to our own stuff, but not all of them. We wanted to “share the love” with some who are doing great things online. So, as you have a moment, click through and see how people are using many different tools to teach and encourage.] We live in the digital age. From websites to YouTube channels to the world of hashtags that is Twitter, we are inundated with information, entertainment, and social connections at a seemingly never-ending pace. With information shared visually on Pinterest and vlogs, comments flying on websites and message boards, and “likes” climbing on Facebook, interaction…
