Category Archives: Twitter

Silence and solitude needed

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The practices of silence, solitude and secrecy are indispensable parts of spiritual transformation. But quietness seems to be an endangered quality. In a media saturated culture (dominated by technology), these disciplines seem to be increasingly at risk. Continue reading →

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When pastors update and tweet

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Social networks are the way people connect. But how should Pastors use networks like Facebook and Twitter? Since the words of a leader carry more weight, they should be weighed more carefully. Seven Do’s Announce events and teaching themes Link … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Facebook, Pastors, Social Networks, Twitter, Wisdom | 4 Comments

Most visited in the past 90 days

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

  Seven Key Ideas from C. S. Lewis   5,329 Profile of an abuser (detect it early)   2,100 Seven signs of true repentance   1,449 What does “postmodern” mean?   1,150 Moving from Forgiveness to Reconciliation   1,131 What if I don’t feel love … Continue reading →

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Facebook guidelines (7 Do’s and Don’ts)

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

While speaking at a conference, a pastor asked if he could talk with me about a heartbreaking situation in his Church. It was a large Church and he was one of the main leaders. With a heavy heart, he told … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Facebook, Pastors, Social Networking, Social Networks, Twitter | 2 Comments

Facebook photos: the good, the bad and the ugly

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Isn’t it great to reconnect with friends from the past through Facebook? Facebook has been a source of blessing and encouragement for many people. But is there a potential darker side to this ability to reconnect? And are Facebook photos always … Continue reading →

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Facebook guidelines for pastors and others

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

(7 Do’s – 7 Don’ts – 7 Questions) Social networks have become the way people connect and communicate. Like other mediums of communication, Twitter and Facebook have both positive and negative potential. A very sad use of Facebook recently came … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, Leadership, Pastors, Social Networking, Social Networks, Twitter | Tagged , , , | 33 Comments

Facebook: stop and think about it

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

  I decided it might be good to repost some helpful articles about our use of Facebook. I am not interested in any crusades against it but just some more reflective use of it. The four items below offer helpful … Continue reading →

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A critique of bloggers

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

Over the years, I’ve remained a big fan of MARS HILL AUDIO. Ken Myers has done a great service of cultural assessment for many years. I recently read a piece by him discussing Lee Siegel’s book, Against the Machine: Being Human … Continue reading →

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Facebook photos: good, bad and ugly

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

Are Facebook photos always innocent? Consider a few thoughts about Facebook photos – the good, the bad and the ugly. The Good: reconnecting with old friends Facebook photos we can help us reconnect with friends and see their family without being invited … Continue reading →

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When leaders update and tweet (Do’s and Don’ts)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

Since the words of a leader carry more weight, they should be weighed more carefully — especially when offered publicly. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Elders, Facebook, Pastors, Social Networks, Twitter | Tagged , , | 16 Comments