Imagine a scenario unfolding as you watch. Â In many ways, it’s familiar. Â A church receives a phone-call which is fielded by the secretary, the secretary determines that the call is relevant for the pastor and asks if he or she is free to take the call, after determining that the pastor is able to take…
Category: Thoughts
Just my general thoughts on things.
On the phone, and other archaic communications technology
I really dislike the phone. Â It’s annoying, intrusive, and demands my attention by an annoying clanging (or, worse, a digital rendition of clanging). Â For a while in the 1990’s I found a use for my phone-line, it got me on the Internet. Â When I got broadband, however, the phone just became annoying again. Â I don’t…
Keeping In Touch
I’m sitting outside enjoying an absolutely beautiful Spring day (and a day off). I am sitting on our swing as I write this, and had briefly considered bringing out our “landline” (it’s actually VOIP). I decided against it, but it got me thinking about the ways I keep in contact with people. As best as…
Satire is FUN
I’m a Baptist pastor, but this conversation is one I’ve had far too many times in the past.  After I have a conversation with some of my low-Church brethren, I’m often left wondering two things: Why am I immediately terrified when a Christian comes up to me and begins a conversation with, “Brother?” (or, actually, why…
Hands On With the iPad 2
Well, yesterday I stood outside and got myself an iPad. Â Now, a day later, I’m ready to share some thoughts on actually using it. The bad It might seem odd to start with the bad things in a review, but with my iPad I feel compelled to share the one thing that I feel Apple…
In Line with the Crowd
Last year we were given money in order to purchase an iPad for my son, who has ocular albinism. We got it so he would be able to read, especially the Bible (thank you Olive Tree, for your excellent reader). Since then, the iPad has become the way my son interacts in worship. We put…
