It’s a scene played out in homes across America every day: kids arrive home from school, scan the kitchen shelves and refrigerator, and then yell out, “Mom! I’m starving, and there’s nothing to eat in the kitchen!” Translate this into first world language, and what he means is, “Mom, I’m hungry, and there’s nothing that … Continue reading Persecution in America! Really?
Things That Make Me Mad: eBooks That Cost More Than Hardcover Books [Seth Godin & Portfolio Publishers]
I'm a huge fan of eBooks. I will opt for a digital copy of a book any time over an analog book. One of the things that drives me nuts, however, is when publishers charge more for an eBook than they do the hardcover or paperback edition! Why? I understand that publishers need to make … Continue reading Things That Make Me Mad: eBooks That Cost More Than Hardcover Books [Seth Godin & Portfolio Publishers]
Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
Keeping track of the social media universe is an ongoing pursuit. Every few months (or so it seems), a new tool enters the market. Some quickly fade, while others gain traction and millions of users. Below is an infographic that captures well the state of the social media universe as of the end of 2012. … Continue reading Social Media Cheat Sheet [Infographic]
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?
News of the Day: Obama Declares Disaster in New York
President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in the New York City area Tuesday as superstorm Sandy pounded the Northeast, killing at least 15, sweeping homes into the ocean, flooding large swaths of coastal areas, crippling public transit, and leaving millions without power. As the East Coast woke up Tuesday, authorities were struggling to measure … Continue reading News of the Day: Obama Declares Disaster in New York
News of the Day: Irene vs Sandy
This comparison image of Hurricane Irene, which slammed into the Northeast in August of 2011 vs. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the same region of the country in late October 2012, shows the dramatic difference between the two storms. The size of Hurricane Sandy was estimated to be approximately 1,000 miles across. Sandy also registered the … Continue reading News of the Day: Irene vs Sandy
News of the Day: Hurricane Sandy
Tropical Storm Sandy formed on Oct. 22, 2012, in the Caribbean Sea, south of Jamaica. It strengthened into a category one hurricane on Oct. 24 before making landfall in Jamaica. On Oct. 27, having killed more than 40 people in the Caribbean, Sandy was briefly downgraded to a tropical storm before reverting to hurricane status. … Continue reading News of the Day: Hurricane Sandy
Communicating Difficult News to Your Church, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how Miles McPherson responded to some difficult news involving the Christian school associated with The Rock Church in San Diego, CA. In Part 2, we are going to examine how ABWE, a mission agency in Pennsylvania responded to a growing crisis involving their response to accusations … Continue reading Communicating Difficult News to Your Church, Part 2
Total Recall and Your Digital Memory
Photo Courtesy of Flickr / Ian-S Believe it nor, I actually started using Twitter on May 29, 2008. My first tweet? "celler: This is a test message from my cell phone.” One of those great moments in history, similar to your child’s first words, right? Total Recall What is significant is that … Continue reading Total Recall and Your Digital Memory
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