An article by Share Faith explains trends in church technology today. With the importance of Facebook and Twitter use being the top two trends, it is no wonder social media is a hot topic among churches. Here is an overview of four other church trends: 1) A church website comes first. Most people are no…
Social media can save the bears, and humans that come across one. 6 am, Sunday morning we went on a 3 hour bumpy bear tour in Whistler, BC. Throughout the tour, Mike talked so passionately about his bears. He knows their names and personalities as he’s out there for 2-3 tours a day all season…
The Samaritans Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Their name is based off the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37, which gives a clear picture of God’s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. On their…
Contour is a company that creates hands-free video cameras. Unlike most, they have created a social media site revolved around their customers. The company focuses on “modern day explores” who want to share their stories of action, adventure and travel through video. Members on their site are able to upload and share videos as well as…
Social media is changing the way we seek information and learn. Traditionally, libraries and encyclopedias were major sources of information for just about everything. Most learning took place in the classroom, at work, or in person with knowledgeable people in your network. Now things have changed. Online there are how-to blogs, step-by-step videos, and interactive…
Growing up with no pets other than a sister, it’s a special occasion when Duke comes to visit. This pup has been around the block once or twice. He’s a rescue dog that was adopted and returned by three families due to bad behavior. He gnawed on leather couches, disobeyed commands, and wasn’t properly potty…
Are you looking for a place online to share you children’s funny moments with family in a safe way? Facebook seems to be the best place out there at first glance, however it is not the best social media site to satisfy this need. Here are two social media sites for families to come together:…
An article by Mashable lists 5 Key takeaways on why Facebook is great for your churches outreach efforts:1. Facebook is a natural extension of people’s social interaction. It is a daily, ingrained habit like drinking coffee in the morning or brushing your teeth. 2. Facebook is not just for teenagers or college students. It is used…
Blogs are a great way to increase your dynamic SEO on your retail business site. People usually struggle to figure out exactly what your customers want to read. I’ll let you in on a little secret, they want to read anything and everything. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should write about the rainbow you…
Social media can be used to perform the Love Dare! I recently came across a wonderful article by SpouseBUZZ, a blogging site dedicated to military spouses. In their article, The 40 Day Deployment Dare, they talk about the book The Love Dare and how it has been changed into a 40 day deployment dare. A dare that has…