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admin • 28th Oct 2009 • Tweets • johnnie's grill, robert's grill, simplicity
The simplicity of a Johnnie’s burger got me thinking, and I was once again reminded that most products and services that I appreciate and covet, at their heart, are very simple. I continually see organizations spending enormous amounts of money to over think the obvious. Often, we’re in such a rush to fix what is broken or overtake the competition, we overdevelop, losing sight of the original intent. In many cases, all people really want is a burger topped with mustard. You just have to take the time to ask.
admin • 23rd Oct 2009 • Posts • balloon boy, compassion, faith
In times of tragedy, and even publicity stunts, there are moments of true compassion. As I watched the online chatter and the live video feed, I witnessed hundreds of thousands of people rallied together in prayer for the safe return of this boy. This gives me hope that in a world where parents are willing to exploit their children to make a buck, deep in our hearts, many of us still possess true love and compassion for our neighbor. So when I reflect on the story of the Balloon Boy, I will think of the Adam’s County sheriff chasing down an empty balloon across Colorado’s dusty plains. He symbolizes what many of us wanted to do at the time – it’s faith in action in its truest form.
admin • 2nd Sep 2009 • Tweets • change, ministry, social media, Technology, Web
Change is difficult. But change is necessary. For those who opt to hoard the last of the incandescent bulbs, or those church leaders who continue to print their bulletins using a mimeograph machine - be aware that the bulbs will eventually expire, or replacement parts will no longer be available.
admin • 31st Aug 2009 • Posts • change, church, social media, web ministry
This past weekend, I was blessed to have the opportunity to share the keynote message at the UCC Web University in Chapel Hill, More »
admin • 10th Jun 2009 • Posts • accessibility, flash
While I firmly believe that there are times when the use of flash can increase usability, I would argue that in most cases there is always a better alternative. Somewhat dated articles, I still refer to the Alertbox articles written by Jakob Nielsen as a reminder: The first encouraging me to seek the alternative; the second offering guidelines when there is no other option.
admin • 1st Jun 2009 • Tweets • faith, pastor, social media
Each of us makes a choice to open our lives to the world online. Some tweet every living moment, others opt to not participate. It’s not my job to judge which is right or wrong. I do firmly believe that the role of pastor has become much more complex and is an uphill battle to keep people focused on Christ’s Message. Call me a hardliner on the subject, but if you’re willing to share your life online – be prepared for the world to be watching … including your pastor.
admin • 27th May 2009 • Posts • hip dysplasia
On May 29, 2008, Ella was diagnosed with hip dysplasia – a deformation or misalignment of the hip joint. In layman’s terms, she was born without a hip joint. The photo was taken about thirty minutes before my wife, Shannon, and I heard the news. Needless to say, we were devastated and totally unprepared.
admin • 29th Apr 2009 • Posts • branding, messaging
In recent months, I’ve seen more and more companies developing highly creative ways to express a message.
admin • 27th Apr 2009 • Posts • disaster relielf, epidemic, flu, Swine flu
Is your congregation prepared to communicate with one another and gather online during times of disaster? Does your church disaster plan include steps for flu epidemic preparedness? There’s no harm in preparing for what could be an unlikely circumstance.
admin • 20th Apr 2009 • Posts • Columbine, violence
My office chair has become a metaphor to me. That’s where I heard the news of Columbine, and watched as planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers. I also found myself in the same spot as I filed my report on the Timothy McVeigh execution. The full cycle of violence, all from an office chair.
