I have recently come across three resources that I thought fit well with the Christian Life Hacker philosophy that more is not always better and that spiritual practices should fit our personality. 1. d365.org - This is a daily devotional site that is so simple in its approach but at the same time very powerful.... Continue Reading →
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Blog Post: George Barna tells churches to look at the fruit. Quote: "Some guys try their hardest, they just don't know how to try their best." - Rick Carlisle Book: The Next Story: Life After the Digital Explosion by Tim Challies Podcast: Interview of me by the Amateur Dads Tweet:@mostradicalman There is a difference between knowing Jesus and knowing... Continue Reading →
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Web Site: Wing Clips - free inspirational movie clips from a wide range of films Article: How a pastor and a faith played a role in Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color barrier. Video: 60 Minutes visits the sacred Mt. Athos Tweet: @louiegiglio Just in case my tweets give you the impression I'm always "all-together" spiritually, that's not... Continue Reading →
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Blog: Don't Eat The Fruit - A blog about technology and faith Challenge: The Simplified Church challenges each of its members to spend at least five minutes on their spiritual health Article: A homeless strategy that might work. Tweet: @FrankViola Jesus never told us "Whoever dies with the most religious knowledge wins." Music: Blessed by... Continue Reading →
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Blog: This guy fasted from football for one year. Site: Designed for young adults, a study on becoming like Jesus. Journal: Christian Reflection devotes an issue to technology and faith. Book: I am glad we have moved past the Emergent trend to the Missional trend. Challenge: Submitting to your kids for a whole day.... Continue Reading →
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Juanita Rasmus' experience with fixed-hour prayer? A musical (and rockin) prayer to be ready for what the new year may bring. Study: Giving thanks makes you healthier Does imposing spiritual practices on others work? Study: Twitter may not be the place to go for online discussion
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Technology causing too many distractions? Apps to the rescue. Prayer creates mental relief, according to Pew Study. Yancey asks the literature question, “What Good is God?” “Silence is the soil of the Word; only when we are alone with the Word do we gain the depth of insight that enables us to preach with power... Continue Reading →