With a son who is 12 days aways from being 6 months old, I read with interest this article from Mashable, Children’s Consumption of Digital Media On The Rise [STATS]. This connected me with the original study from The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, which you can find in PDF form with this link. Straight […]
A few months ago, I read the article More families choose to have funerals webcast from USA Today. I commend the article to you and wanted some pros and cons of this practice from my point of view. Pros of Webcasting a Funeral Physically distant friends and family are able to see and hear Emotional closure for […]
I first heard about this fantastic video from this update: http://twitter.com/#!/revsteven/statuses/54370585312100352 Here it is – The Preacher Your Preacher Could Preach Like: Likely, inspired by: Thank you to everyone involved!
Today is the 234th Flag Day in the United States. It was on this day in 1774 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States. You may notice some more flags around this week on government buildings and in your neighborhood. Will you celebrate Flag Day or National Flag Week? If […]
“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. … The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name” (Luke 10:1, 17). The seventy-two returned to Jesus with joy. Their […]
This week, I had the opportunity to speak about digital natives to the social work team from Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. I enjoyed it and received some good feedback. Here is the presentation: Will you please share your thoughts, feelings or opinions about this presentation? Is it helpful and / or applicable for you?
Not too long ago, I received a series of fascinating words from three fortune cookies. Here is the third one: Be assertive when decisive action is needed. This is timely guidance for me. One of my growing edges is taking and completing actions. I am great at coming up with ideas and not always so […]
Not too long ago, I received a series of fascinating words from three fortune cookies. Here is the second one: You are talented in many ways. This is true for each one of us. God has gifted each person in different ways so that as a community we are able to function well. I am […]
Not too long ago, I received a series of fascinating words from three fortune cookies. Here is the first one: Listen to the wisdom of the old. This is just good wisdom. I learn a great deal in conversation with those that have more experience than myself. In what ways do you find this to […]
John Wesley either quotes this passage or something very similar is attributed to him. Can you help clarify for me? 2 Kings 10:15 “After he left there, he came upon Jehonadab son of Rekab, who was on his way to meet him. Jehu greeted him and said, “Are you in accord with me, as I […]
Connecting with people is one of the most important roles of being a pastor. I was inspired by Valeria Maltoni with her list of 100 Ways to Connect. I selected my top 10 from the list at Conversation Agent. Introduce Peers Tell Stories Stay offline when you’re tired or argumentative Brag about your fans’ products […]
Memorial Day has been and continues to be an important part of my life. I remember going to the cemetery to put flowers on the graves of family members. This ritual has been engrained in my mind. I won’t be going to that same cemetery today, however I will be spending time with family. It […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 