Brad Huddleston observes, I can’t tell you how many times, after giving a talk, a parent has come up to me and said something like, “You just described my child to a tee.” The only thing I do is give a list of the general symptoms of digital addiction with explanations. Here’s the list: anger … Continue reading The dark side of technology withdrawal
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The Value of the Long Tail in Ministry
Mention “the long tail” to most pastors, and they will think of the familiar caricature of the devil: spiked horns, pitchfork, and a long tail. The truth is, the long tail is a concept that has proven a very valuable resource for the church, and something that pastors should diligently work to employ in their … Continue reading The Value of the Long Tail in Ministry
How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Small Group
Creating a Facebook Group Facebook is an excellent tool to help your Small Group Members connect outside of regular group meetings. Facebook allows you to share photos, videos, documents, messaging, etc. in a very familiar format (for most people.) 1. Login to your Facebook account, or create a free Facebook account. 2. Click on “More” … Continue reading How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Small Group
Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use?
I recently responded to a question regarding the differences between Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups. I use both extensively and thought I would share some of my preferences when making the decision whether to start a Page or a Group. When to Use a Facebook Page When we first started developing for the web back … Continue reading Facebook Page vs. Group: Which Should I Use?
How to Backup Your Twitter Stream
Our twitter stream provides a unique insight into what’s happening in life. For some, their twitter stream is filled with minute details like the fact that you are having your first cup of coffee for the day (Breakfast Blend) and that the temperature outside is 22 degrees. For others, it proves to be a log … Continue reading How to Backup Your Twitter Stream
Good-bye SugarSync, Hello Dropbox
I am a long-time SugarSync user. Prior to my complete switch to Mac OS at home and work in late 2011, I relied exclusively on SugarSync for a couple of reasons: Dollar-for-dollar, SugarSync provides more storage than Dropbox. I subscribed to the $9.99 / month plan and received 60 GB of space. Dropbox only provides … Continue reading Good-bye SugarSync, Hello Dropbox
The New iPad 3: My First Impression
I stopped by the local Best Buy last Friday and picked up the latest edition of Apple's iPad. I think it is officially called the "new" iPad, but in my mind it is the iPad 3. I purchased the low-end iPad - the 16GB, Wi-Fi. My original was the 32GB, Wi-Fi. Prior to making the … Continue reading The New iPad 3: My First Impression
The “New” iPad: My Initial Impressions
I stopped by the local Best Buy last Friday and picked up the latest edition of Apple's iPad. I think it is officially called the "new" iPad, but in my mind it is the iPad 3. I purchased the low-end iPad - the 16GB, Wi-Fi. My original was the 32GB, Wi-Fi. Prior to making the … Continue reading The “New” iPad: My Initial Impressions
How to Determine if Technology Provides the Best Solution
I love technology. There is nothing that thrills me more than to find a really cool app for my iPad, or discover a new way to accomplish an old task. I love tracking my To Do list with technology (I use ToodleDo), reading about new technology (using my Kindle Fire or iPad), and talking with … Continue reading How to Determine if Technology Provides the Best Solution
Get a Free App for Your Church
For some time, I've searched for the right app for our church. As a temporary work around, I've created a mobile version of our site using WPtouch Pro. It works well, but does not come close to offering the capabilities a dedicated app can offer. For example, we employ a wide variety of services to … Continue reading Get a Free App for Your Church
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