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inprogress : Most Embarrassing Photo

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:05:33 +0000

Check out those mall bangs!

shawnw.org : Vader was #NeverBeyond

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:23:20 +0000

Thanks Andrew!

shawnw.org : An Irene prayer hub

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:14:05 +0000

A friend on Facebook asks: "Praying for our son-in-law at Cherry Point MCAS and for my sister-in-law and her family in Virgiania Beach. May God reduce the strength of the storm and protect all that is in her path."

Untitled : Sleeping Through Storms

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:01:22 +0000

Imagine getting to the place where we're not just sleeping during the storm, but *rejoicing* through it! God works through suffering - it's up to us how we handle it.

Google Android Blog : Facebook for Android Receives Quick Bug Fix to Address Battery Drain Issue

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:07:32 +0000

My Droid's been off the charger for a couple hours and I'm already at 80% just from the phone sitting in my pocket. We'll see how the day goes but, so far, battery still seems to be draining fast.

TechCrunch : TechCrunch Friday Giveaway: We Don't Want This Xbox, So You Can Have It

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:40:20 +0000

Because I'm still on my launch Xbox 360 w/ a 20GB hard drive, and I'd like to give it to one of my less fortunate friends (along with an Xbox Live Gold card, my treat) so he and I can kill each other in games like Gears 2 and Halo 3, him on his hand-me-down-but-still-playable Xbox 360, and me on my new Xbox 360 slim.

I (Heart) Brad : One Phone To Rule Them All (too ambitious?)

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:26:20 +0000

How can we crucify you, you didn't really say anything other than, "I like the iPhone." Tell us why you think it's better than Android, and be specific. *Then* we'll crucify you. ;)

shawnw.org : Kelsie graduated

Sat, 29 May 2010 23:29:02 +0000

Thanks Toby. :)

shawnw.org : You are not Jesus

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:23:35 +0000

I'm in agreement with you. But the father saw Jesus in his son, not in himself. We have the holy spirit but that doesn't make us Jesus. Jesus even came to be a servant. It's when we falsely align ourselves with the Word Made Man that our ego gets out of control, and self becomes confused with Jesus.

What's This Life For : Windows vs Mac

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:04:55 +0000

My first computer *ever* was a Mac which I had for years. I'm very familiar with Mac OS. I just prefer Windows. Is it because I'm more savvy, like Andy? Maybe. At the same time, when people buy a Mac, they *are* buying the brand whether they want to admit it or not. Why else would they defend the brand so jealously? You don't defend "ease of use," else you'd defend all of your "ease of use" choices the same way. It's OK to say you're a Machead. Andy and I just know to speak slower when we're around you. ;)

What's This Life For : Windows vs Mac

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:10:56 +0000

I love you.

shawnw.org : Fire Fall Down

Wed, 26 May 2010 22:10:10 +0000

Me, too. One of my favs!

shawnw.org : 3 ways to start serving today

Mon, 17 May 2010 20:39:53 +0000

Thanks man!

shawnw.org : My thoughts on Rainer's Five Major Trends

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:58:31 +0000

Thanks dude!

shawnw.org : My “can’t do without” Android apps (with QR codes)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:48:58 +0000

I do! Sounds crazy but now, anywhere I have my phone with me (which is everywhere) I have my Bible, too.

shawnw.org : Is this your new idol?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:22:05 +0000

Go Toby! :)

shawnw.org : Is this your new idol?

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:21:16 +0000

Comparing the iPad to Matchbox cars? Now *that's* funny.

shawnw.org : Is this your new idol?

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:43:49 +0000

Oh, I agree. Anything can be idolized. But, in regard to the websites I visit and the tweets I follow, the Christian twitterverse is rife with iPad tweets and how "awesome it is, I think I'm sold," and just like Brad says in his comment, it's going to lose its luster. Every material thing loses its luster eventually. Let's be honest, *really* honest here - does anyone *really* need an iPhone, a MacBook Pro and an iPad? Where does it end?

shawnw.org : Is this your new idol?

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:24:56 +0000

Unfortunately this isn't so black and white. If you didn't need *anything* then you'd be stranded in Germany and living on the street (which, arguably, is probably what all Christians should be doing.) My point is, when is what we have "good enough?" I was chatting up Andy on Google Buzz yesterday where we talked about this very issue. He talked about getting rid of his iPhone. This was my response: "Well, hang on. Don't be so rash. You need a phone. In this day and age, you need one. BUT... are you using all of your gifts and talents to glorify Him? Are you using the full potential and power of that phone to bring awareness to the grace God gives us? The iPad, that's a luxury but all phones are headed the way of the smartphone. Get involved, get your hands and fingers deep in the culture of those in need, and use your phone to coordinate people and resources to help the needy. Make sure you plug your phone in at the end of the day with only an ounce of battery power left because you went nuts working for God. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: http://read.ly/1Pet4.10.ESV"

shawnw.org : Is this your new idol?

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:07:41 +0000

Mike, you make a great observation. Might make some things "easier." At what point do we need to realize it's not all about comfort? I'm certainly just as guilty as the next person of wanting things "easy" but, at the same time, what are we losing by having so many luxuries at our fingertips?