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Prayer 2.0

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:59:00 GMT

http://church20.blogspot.com/2008/05/prayer-20.html

More and more sites built on Web2.0 technology are popping up that focus on prayer. We have already highlighted MySecret, Kindle, Dear-God, and Other6.

Now check out WeTheChurch.org.

It's a website to post prayer and praise reports.

Simple and to the point. It's very cool! Take a minute and see what people are praising and praying about. Maybe add your prayers and praise to the mix.

Cheeky Smile!

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/cheeky-smile.html

My daughter is so cute with those chubby cheeks!

Killing me softly...

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:44:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/killing-me-softly.html

Most people are willing to kill themselves instead of changing their lifestyle or adapting to technology.

Tech Example: I was talking to my friend who works at Verizon Wireless. He told me that on the day of the blizzard [a few months ago] only four people came into the store. All four came into pay their bill which could of done on the internet or from their cellphone.

Health Example: Most health and environmental concerns could be dwelt with if we would just cut down on the amount of meat and processed foods. [watch this TED talk]

Are you in the Gap?

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:51:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/are-you-in-gap.html

Seth Godin wrote a great post on how businesses get caught in the gap between the Passion Market and the Pop Market. [graph below]

I would say that this can happen in many aspects of your life; your ministry, your job and your spirituality.

Ministry/Church: I've seen it time and time again. Churches that have been firing on all cylinders, meeting their original passion, shoot for the 'pop market'. Some gain from this shift, others get caught in the gap and loose 'the passionate people' they already had.

Job: I work in I.T. for a school district. When I try to make my abilities meet what my co-workers 'think my job description' should be, I am miserable and nothing gets done as it should. When I stick to my passions and come up with creative ways to meet the needs that I'm not passionate about I'm much healthier.

Simply put - when I define my job by what everyone wants from me, I get caught in the gap and no-one is happy. When I meet the needs I'm passionate and designate the one's I'm not everyone is happy. I can't function in the 'pop market' in my job, but I flourish in the 'passion market'.

Spiritual: The spiritual pop-market wants prescription... 'do _____, get ______. ' But God primarily works through Grace, instead of morality. Also we all are wired in many different ways. In my spiritual life I find that my passion is expressed in a different avenue/venture then it is in the masses. I often find myself taking the pop prescription and working it out in my own (passionate) way.

I have a feeling I'm more of a passion market guy, less of a pop market. I expect that is why Renovo is taking shape the way it has.

Online Design Apps

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:34:00 GMT

http://church20.blogspot.com/2008/05/online-design-apps.html

I just got my beta test for Aviary.

Aviary is a suite of web-based applications (RIAs) for people who create. From image editing to typography to music to 3D to video, 18 apps in all. Right now I have access to the image editor and pattern maker.

Phoenix is the image editor, it has a clean interface and the loading time is fast. The image editor has all your basic functions, from cropping and rotating to the magic wand and lasso tool. And after you have finished image editing, you can export your file back to your desktop in any major file format including .psd files. If you have ever used photoshop or gimp shop you should feel right at home.

Peacock is the pattern generator. The pattern maker is a interesting idea, although I can't say that I have a huge need for a pattern maker and the interface takes some getting use to. It might come in handy to use it to create reusable filters that you can use in phoenix.

I can't help but see a lot of potential for web based design apps. Check out their blog Here to see the power of these apps or you can get your Beta Test Here

Kanye and Chris

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:29:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/kanye-and-chris.html

I enjoy rap music for the following reasons [not limited to these]

No rules - they have the freedom to mix any kind of music together
New relationships - the good rappers [Kanye] work with people who stretch them [John Mayer, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Chris Martin of Coldplay, etc.]
A Foundation of Rhythm - they recognize that building block of all music is rhythm, not melody.
More Story - since rap doesn't have to stick with a melody, they have freedom to tell more of the story.
A ReBirth - the great rap artists [Tupac, Dre, Kanye] find a way to recreate, renew and restore old sounds in to their music. In turn they reinvent their style completely.

Disclaimer - I do believe that most rap songs contain a toxic message. How ever as an art form - I greatly enjoy it.

Presentation Tips...

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:14:00 GMT

http://church20.blogspot.com/2008/05/presentation-tips.html

Here's a good video on how to give a presentation. It's a few minutes, but well worth it.

PresenTired: "The Voicemail" from Scott Schwertly on Vimeo.

Happy Mother's Day

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:03:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/happy-mothers-day.html

Selah at New Life Church of Christ on Mother's day.

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Link Love

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:23:00 GMT

http://church20.blogspot.com/2008/05/link-love.html

Here are some sites, posts, and articles that the C2.0 - the blog audience might be interested in.
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Tony Morgan (and soon NewSpring) says, 'Goodbye to Microsoft Outlook' and switches to Google Apps.
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If you like FixMyVideo, you should check out FixMyPhotos. Here is a post from Guy K awasaki on FixMyPhoto.
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Find the cheapest gas in your area [links provided by Mashable]

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Could twitter be a cool tool for your ministry? MMI highlights how they use twitter.
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Wi-fi Why?

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:44:00 GMT

http://www.kezrush.com/2008/05/wi-fi-why.html

More and more places have become free wi-fi hot spots. From Starbucks to Denny's, now Kroger's? These companies need to ask themselves why? Or at least how does this make the shopping experience better?

Answer: At Kroger it doesn't! And I have yet to see someone use it and/or care that they have it.

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