gdp's Comments

Church Techy : Computer Repair, Cowboy Style

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:11:23 +0000

Great post Kevin. You should write one of the 'programming for cowboys' books.

Ron Edmondson : 10 Confessions I Need to Make

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:26:56 +0000

Thanks for the honesty Ron and for being transparent. I hit everyone of those on your list as well as many more that I would probably receive a max characters entered error if I were to type them all in a comment window.

Michael Hyatt Blog : Why Plan B Is Often Your Greatest Opportunity as a Leader

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:52:11 +0000

Things have not turned out quite the way I thought they would in my life. In my career, my marriage even with my children. Having a newborn with a rare tumor often stops you in your tracks and makes you question things like this. These paths that all lead us to His ultimate will and destination for our lives. The good news is that Plan B although not in in original view, or at times not even anything we would have prayed for, has already been planned out by our Father.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Win a free iPad from Charlie St. Cloud.

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:47:17 +0000

“Thanks Charlie St. Cloud.” And thanks to Disney for making Newsies!!!

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 9: Join A Forum And Start Participating

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:09:26 +0000

I didn't know you did you programming...perhaps I did and the last week's information overload has had a moving sale on info in my brain. I have always been more of a mainframe person, but I am learning Java so I can expand my options. I recently joinedhttp://www.dreamincode.net/ to get some java advice and tips.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 8: Interlink Your Old Blog Posts

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:24:42 +0000

Great post. I have had both wordpress and blogspot and the related articles is one of the things I miss most from wordpress because I used to get a LOT of traffic from other sites that were linking to my posts. As far as self promoting my own, whenever I think one is related I will usually post a link inside the blog post when I am talking about something related. This is a time when interlinking is for self promo only as it has NOTHING to do with the content discussed above! :) http://ragamuffinray.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-if...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 6: Must-Read Tips and Tutorials for Bloggers

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:25:14 +0000

I haven't googled SEO yet so you are ahead of me! : )

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 6: Must-Read Tips and Tutorials for Bloggers

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:24:19 +0000

Great post...sorry for the lengthy comment on your blog...haha..I guess I'll have to revisit this topic.

Captain's Blog : What Difference will North Point’s Video, “Sunday’s Coming” Make?

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:23:23 +0000

You make some great points and raise some good questions. I have been to MANY churches over the last few years. From a small baptist church with a handful of people to a megachurch to currently a medium sized church. I think the focus is that all of these churches have a mission, purpose and all can be used. I think the megachurch has to have the highest quality productions because they are reaching a certain audience. However, as I heard a pastor of a megachurch say, which actually made me feel comfortable leaving, was that the purpose of that church was sort of like an airport shop. You look around, get what you need and move on to your next destination. Looking back that church was exactly what I needed at that time and I enjoyed getting 'lost' in the crowd and the 'rock and roll' experience. However, now I am at the point where I am loving a more intimate setting and developing relationships I never could have at the other one.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 6: Must-Read Tips and Tutorials for Bloggers

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:17:13 +0000

Great post, just read it and commented. We all go through these struggles. I think there are some awesome people here that are willing to lift each other up. Probably one of the best groups I have worked with.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 6: Must-Read Tips and Tutorials for Bloggers

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:14:39 +0000

It took me awhile to catch up today as well!! Hello Monday! :)

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 6: Must-Read Tips and Tutorials for Bloggers

Mon, 10 May 2010 18:14:00 +0000

All of the points listed is great advice. I am finding that the essence of 'community' is probably the strongest of all these. With others that have the same goals you are able to encourage others and in the process receive a lot of encouragement yourself. This past week I learned so much, I thought I knew a lot about blogging, but I realized like a teenager at his first week at bootcamp, I ain't seen nothing yet. http://ragamuffinray.blogspot.com/2010/05/bloggin...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 5: Email a Blog Reader

Fri, 7 May 2010 15:41:16 +0000

Thank you for that info...I will definitely look at creating one(as well as becoming a fan..err...'liking' yours!)

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 5: Email a Blog Reader

Fri, 7 May 2010 14:06:27 +0000

Facebook fan page.....I've been trying to think of a way to incorporate into Facebook...I want to keep my facebook network that I currently have separated to just friends and family. I had thought about opening one that would be open to all and use that basically as a glorified twitter..but a fan page sounds like it would be a great route. Anyone have any luck or have done this already?

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 5: Email a Blog Reader

Fri, 7 May 2010 14:02:19 +0000

I've got to agree with Erica on this one. I don't really like the email concept, perhaps sending a reply/dm/rt on twitter thanking them(that gives both of you greater visibility as opposed to email alone). Commenting on their blog is a must as well. If they have neither than what do you do? If you respond to their comment in reply to your blog I think this would suffice. I might be wrong I might be right or it might just be a lunatic you are looking for. : ) Happy Friday #31DBBB'ers!!!!

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 4: Analyze a Top Blog in Your Niche

Thu, 6 May 2010 14:28:57 +0000

I've posted the blog with my thoughts and who is in my niche and what I can do to model myself after them while still being unique. http://ragamuffinray.blogspot.com/2010/05/great-b...

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 4: Analyze a Top Blog in Your Niche

Thu, 6 May 2010 14:00:14 +0000

There are some great writers in this group, I am being encouraged and learning from them all. I found this link, but I am unaware of any ones specifically. http://www.networkedblogs.com/topic/prayer/

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 31DBBB Day 4: Analyze a Top Blog in Your Niche

Thu, 6 May 2010 13:58:03 +0000

I love both perry noble and lifechurch, great sites and they are doing some great things. I will have to check out the other one you listed.

Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com : 6 Things I Learned from Day 1 of #31DBBB

Wed, 5 May 2010 19:24:16 +0000

sure, would love to.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Resisting Rest.

Wed, 5 May 2010 14:35:52 +0000

Such a great post. You know what's funny? I am in such a season of rest right now and I feel like I am not enjoying it. I feel like I need to be juggling those balls even though they are all on the floor. I see talks about rest though and then I see in proverbs being told I am a sluggard. Where is that proverbial line?