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The real Eric Newman
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
Sam Luce wrote a great post yesterday about the Eric Trap book. For a great behind the scenes scoop on the book, check it out.
However, as you read this book, I know that some of you may ask, “Who is Eric Newman really?” Is he a real person? Did you and Sam have someone in mind as you told his story? Hmmmm, maybe. Yes… but we’ll never tell.
But what we will tell you is that you’re asking the right question but looking for the wrong answer.
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Google Calendar, Contacts Mail and the iPhone
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
As I write this, I’m expecting Jonathan Cliff to write a comment saying I’m making this too complicated and that I’m doing this all wrong, but I thought I’d share some of the technology frustrations I encountered today and how I fixed them.
One of the greatest leaps in technology in recent years was the ability to share my work calendar with my wife. No longer did we have to have long conversations of when I might be available, but instead, she’d just make appointments on my calendar for me.While I was on a PC, there were some good syncing apps between outlook (what I used) and google calendars (what she used). When I switched to a Mac, it got hard again. Then when we switched to Google Apps at Gateway, all was well. However, now my wife uses her iPhone 90% of the time rather than her computer.
For the past 18 months (at least), Sara has had an iPhone and she’s had access to my calendar and all has been well. However, for the past 2-3 months, she’s not had access to my calendar. I’m not sure what happened, maybe Apple or Google changed something.
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The Eric Trap Blog Tour Begins
Posted on 09. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
So, today is the beginning of the three week blog tour for Kidmin’s newest resource, The Eric Trap. Last night, Jim Wideman shared a little of the “behind the scenes” look into how The Eric Trap came about. It’s certainly worth the read. Brother Jim has published several books over the years, but this one is the second book produced through his Infuse coaching program.
To start things off today, Jenny Funderburke posted her review of The Eric Trap. We picked her to start this tour because she’s been intimately involved in the project.
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Gateway Church: Easter – Your Great Story
Posted on 08. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
I just have to write about why I love my church so much.
There’s something amazing when you get to be on staff at a church that you’d certainly attend if you weren’t ministry. I’m about to celebrate my 4th year at Gateway and I’m so proud to be at this church.
Two of Gateway’s core values is to be a church for those who are far from God and to place a high value stories. Both of those values were carried out at our Easter services this year.
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Why Good Friday is good
Posted on 07. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
I saw this yesterday and forgot to post. Enjoy.… Read the rest
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Don’t let SOPA return!
Posted on 07. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
A few months ago, SOPA and PIPA were shut down because Americans showed policy makers that we value freedom. If you missed that post, you can read it here. It was one of the most successful campaigns and the bills were totally shut down as policy makers pulled their support.
However, the Obama administration is still voicing support of SOPA. Wired noted recently that:
“The White House did say that it wouldn’t endorse a bill that endangers freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risks, or negatively affects the DNS system. On the other hand, it says elsewhere that “combating online infringement” — not protecting free speech — is a governmental priority “of the highest order.”
I got an email from Fight the Future yesterday stating that:
What is the White House working on exactly? Just the other day, the administration sent a letter to Congress to demonstrate their support for new internet censorship legislation.
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The Eric Trap Blog Tour
Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
On Monday, April 9th, the Eric Trap blog tour BEGINS! Let me tell you. This isn’t like any blog tour you’ve ever seen. This one is going to be Epic. I’ll go ahead and apologize right now because the kidmin blogospher and twitterverse are about to get overloaded. Almost 50 people are participating in the blog tour and most will be using multiple streams of social media. Many of the bloggers will be giving away books (more than 40 up for grabs).
So, get ready. The Eric Trap goes on sale in 3 weeks and you’ll get some sneak peaks in the coming weeks about this new book. Stay tuned, I’ll post more on Monday as the blog tour starts up. I can’t wait!
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Free Books!
Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
Everyone likes the sound of that, right?
My wife just sent me a link telling me that Francis Chan is giving away three of his most popular books away for free on the Kindle on April 6 and 7th only. You just have to shoot over to Amazon and download them today. I’ve heard Francis at the Orange Conference a few times and his messages were very challenging. However, I haven’t read any of his books yet (although they are on my list). Seeing this new, I quickly jumped over to Amazon and downloaded them, so hopefully I’ll get to read them this year.
I’ll make it easy for you. Click here to download the free books (the deal states that the books could go back to their regular price at any time).
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CMO turns 5!
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
WOW! Today this little blog turns five years old. That means she’ll be starting kindergarten in the fall! It’s amazing how fast time flies by.
Starting this blog five years ago has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made in ministry. I clearly sensed God’s call in starting it… as I wrote this all those years ago. I’m so grateful because I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have 70% of the relationships that I do today if I hadn’t been obedient. Guys like Jonathan Cliff, Matt McKee, Sam Luce have been bothers to me. Gina McClain and Jenny Funderbuke have been sisters I’ve never had. Jim Wideman has become a close friend, mentor and confidant… I feel like a treasured Timothy. I could go on an on with all the other names of people who have become good friends, faces I look forward to seeing at conferences, and ministry professionals that I like to learn from. I really don’t think most of this would have happened if I hadn’t started this little blog.
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Augmented reality glasses: coming soon
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Kenny.
I saw this today on a bajillion people’s facebook feeds.
Sure, there are many downsides to this kind of technology. With these, we’ll become the multi-tasking addicts we’re already becoming comfortable with as it is. However, if you look around, most people are wandering around the city goofing off with their phone, looking for directions, checking in and listening to music… these augmented reality glasses just put it all on a more convenient screen.
Here’s what I’m seeing though. Remember when the bluetooth headsets became really popular and everyone was talking hands free as they walked down the street. It quickly became a social turn-off.
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