Category: internet
Today marks 12 years of blogging!
The universe conspires in our favor sometimes. In an effort to save a botched attempt at a #85ctweetup video chat, because some coffee shop didn’t have wifi (in this day and age, can you believe it?!) … I did connect with @alisa_m_ (Alisa Manjarrez) and we somehow got onto the topic of blogging. I checked…
talking is the new texting
There are times when you want to get a message to someone and typing a text message takes too long or won’t fit in 140 characters. Or, you don’t have the time to talk on the phone so you don’t call because you’re not sure they won’t answer and you don’t want to wait for…
The Memorial at Tomb of the Unknowns
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@ internetMany soliders have sacrificed to make America the free country that it is, as well as to bring freedom to many parts of the world. Memorial Day is one day to rememeber that. One place has remembered their sacrifice since 1937, the Tomb of the Unknowns (aka Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) at Arlington National…
Least Churched Cities in America
Question: “how would I find a listing of the least churched cities in America?” Answer: In casual conversations, I’ve heard the following cities mentioned as being among the least churched cities, aka most unchurched cities, in the United States: Seattle, Miami, San Francisco, New York City, Salt Lake City, Portland[2], Philadelphia, even Reno. Curiously, a…
How much self-promotion is too little or too much?
One issue that a freelancing independent consultant runs into is making his services known to others. For some people, especially those influenced by Asian cultural background, any mention of one’s own accomplishments is considered boasting too much self-promotion. I’m one of those that’s had more than my share of Asian influence, right down to my…
5 types of personal branding websites for web presence
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@ internetWhat happens when someone does a web search on your name? Are you telling your own story or is someone else? Don’t let others hijack your name as a top result on search engines and taint your reputation by presenting you in a less than flattering light. You have to have a web presence. Tell…
How accounting for non-profits can be easier
Had a video chat this week with Tim Goetz about a new accounting software called Aplos. I first met Tim through several Leadership Network events convening multi-site churches with 4+ locations; Tim was from The Well in Fresno. And, if you watch the interview to the end, you’ll get a special bonus for trying out…
St. Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer
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@ internetvia prayerfoundation.org I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same, The Three in One and One in Three. I bind this day to me for ever. By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation; His baptism in the Jordan river; His death on Cross for my salvation; His bursting…
Table a free social network for just your church
[the Table no longer exists; it ran from 2011-2016. Read more about its history.] There are popular social networks. And then there are private social networks. Both have their place. Some churches are only in one of those places. Some churches show up in both places. Some churches aren’t anywhere online. For churches with people…
twitter art installation #matterspirit : tech notes
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@ internet2 interactive art installations / exhibits are in place for the opening of the Matter & Spirit: Art & Belief in the Digital Age art show. The show opens tonight, February 1st, at Biola Library 7:00pm. 1 is a digital prayer wall – MyBrokenPalace.com. The other is a twitter-powered art piece. The big digital art…
