In an earlier post on tech addiction, “Assessing Use and Dependence on Tech” I suggested a self-assessment. How do you rate yourself in how you engage with or use tech? I’m on a journey. I’m asking myself if I am an addict and, if true, what I should do about it. It’s likely you’ve heard the cliché: The first step to dealing with your problem is admitting you have one. This could be an extreme or simple way. Whether you feel trapped in the jaws of some sort of tech addiction or not, considering how you use tech is helpful. Here are suggestions on how to reclaim your life.
Archives for 2019
16-Bit Battle Between Luke Skywalker And Kylo Ren [Video]
If you needed a pick me up in between this lull of The Last Jedi and the untitled Star Wars 9, I have something for you. A year ago, animator John Stratman re-created the entire lightsaber fight between Luke and Kylo Ren with perfect music accompanying it.
Best part? It’s 5 minutes long. How do they have the time for that?
Either way, we win!
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Resolving New Year Resolutions [Podcast #245]
What are your New Year resolutions?
This week Eric, Jeremy, and Blessing talk about attitudes and approaches to New Year’s resolution success. We hope our conversation is helpful — but we also would you for you to join the conversation. Whether it be personal, your team, or organization, we want to hear from you!
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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes [Saturday Morning Review]
Me not being ‘western’ I wondered if this book was worth a read. After recommendations from a couple of friends, I read it. There was one other important reason to read it. Most of the commentaries, books, and unpacking of scripture I engage with is western. I engage a lot with ‘western theology’, whatever that means. E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien wrote Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible.
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Church Tech Snack Pack #220
Snack Pack Time!
In this week’s Snack Pack we have the world’s first foldable phone, a library in a tree, hand sanitizer in fog machines, and some other stuff too! Find something to snack on this Friday!
Should Churches Do Hashtags?
A year and half ago, John Crist made a hilarious YouTube video talking about how ridiculous wedding hashtags are. If you haven’t seen it, I put it on the post at the bottom of this page. But it got me thinking, should churches actually take time to have a church hashtag?
This is not the first time we have written about the topic. Go search for hashtags on ChurchMag and you will find 180 blog articles with the word hashtag in the title. We even have a podcast episode about it, back when Phil was on it. #RIPPhil