As church technology volunteers and staff, we live in a fun world that is super gadget and software oriented where we play with social media, mess with sound levels, and find creative approaches to new announcement videos. But we also live in a world where Christian theology is our worldview. And while I believe that God is all knowing and all present, I personally have problems when we try to overspiritualize something that might not be true. Case in point, technology that is powerfully and fully impacting our life today.
Archives for June 2014
Is Cheap Coffee Inferior? [Video]
Wes Johansen knows his coffee.
In fact, he was sent to a national barista competition in New York (they have these!?!?).
So I am sure you’ll find it particularly interesting to see what he thinks about coffee from 7-11, Denny’s, McDonald’s and more:
Facebook: For Friends or Strangers? [Video]
What are your Facebook privacy settings set to?
How about your other social media accounts?
More importantly, how about your kids?
These are things that far too many people do not keep in mind with social media. I am often shocked to see how open and public some of my friend’s and family’s accounts can be. This is usually one of two reasons (sometimes both):
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10 Social Media Facts You Should Know in 2014 [Infographic Video]
In this infographic video, you’ll find ten social media facts and statistics you should know in 2014.
vWhile you watch this video, think about this question:
Why does this matter?
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The Twelve Doctors As One
We have the new doctor (though he has not been fully revealed yet) and so we are excited with how this will evolve in the future. But as always are we reminded that he is the same as he lives on.
Book Review: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
I hate hype, especially when it comes in the form of a recommendation. My friends told me, begged me even, to watch the show CHUCK. I ignored them, waiting until after it had been off the air for over a year before I started. Why am I so stubborn? It’s just how I am. Sadly, I was just as stubborn with the book Ready Player One.
Every time I turned around, the book was being reviewed and heartily endorsed. I gave in, got a copy, and never got around to reading it…until now! So, one year later, here we go.
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