The End of My Evernote Journey

I started using Evernote in early 2008. My early use was limited because I had a good workflow and Evernote wasn’t at the top of my list. This started to change in 2013-14 when Evernote became the darling of the productivity community. This was when bloggers and online creators started touting the power and efficiency … Continue reading The End of My Evernote Journey →

The Believer’s Tactics Against Satan’s Assault

In this sermon, Chris Eller discussed the concept of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the battle against Satan, who is identified as the serpent in Genesis 3. He explained Satan’s strategies of deception, division, discouragement, and temptation. Chris highlighted the importance of knowing one’s enemy and oneself, He outlined Satan’s influence through various human agents and structures, from average citizens to global elites. He then encouraged believers to put on the full armor of God, stay prayerful, and maintain community to resist Satan’s forces effectively.

The Importance of a Single Source of Truth in Note-taking

The lesson I have learned over this journey is to let your knowledge tree grow. In order for a tree to begin producing fruit, it needs to put down roots and over time the tree grows strong and vibrant.

Obsidian Is An Open Field with A Lot of Rabbit Holes

One of the frustrations of working with Obsidian is how quickly one can fall into a rabbit hole.

Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Guide for Better Understanding

Unfortunately, trauma is a hidden disease that is most often undiagnosed, and, therefore, until someone names it and can start us on the path to healing, we live in self-isolated shame trying to dull the pain with destructive coping mechanisms, often drugs and alcohol.

The Generational Shift Impacting the American Church and Culture

The 2020s will be the most impactful decade for the world since the 1930s. Understanding the generational shift happening as we transition from a culture dominated by Baby Boomers to one dominated by Millennials will introduce changes that will impact everything from economics to the church.

Obsidian Is An Open Field with A Lot of Rabbit Holes

One of the frustrations of working with Obsidian is how quickly one can fall into a rabbit hole.

Understanding the Downfall of Influential Church Leaders

I am curious when the history books are written on the Boomer-influenced American Church of the 1980s to mid-2020s how future historians will judge the rise of Celebrity "Pastors." In spite of all the fruit from this era, this is clearly one of the more destructive patterns to emerge from the last 30 years.

The “Tomb of the Unknown Rapist” in Berlin

Soviet War Memorial in Berlin’s Tiergarten As we watch the savagery of the Israel-Hamas War going int 2024, we often forget that by its very nature, war is a terrible act of mankind. There is no good war. Unfortunately in today’s ultra-connected world, the tragedies of war can be reported moment-by-moment, death-by-death. Joseph Stalin once … Continue reading The “Tomb of the Unknown Rapist” in Berlin →

Is Evernote In Trouble?

I am cross-posting my comments here from a thread on the Mac Power User's Forum. Just my two cents, but I think Evernote still has a lot to offer and is moving in the right direction. As an Evernote user, I follow a couple of active Evernote forums on Reddit and Facebook. It is a … Continue reading Is Evernote In Trouble? →