Thinking biblically about technology and digital life: how to use tools like AI, social media, and video well without losing what matters most.
“We use video to tell your story.” That’s the slogan that splashes across the website of Martin Media located in Kenai, Alaska. A company that provides expert videography, dronography and photography. But what does that look like exactly?
Pre-pandemic, I had an office. It wasn’t a large office, but it was a comfortable workspace with an L-shaped desk and a few chairs for people to come visit, or to hold small meetings of 2 or 3. It also had some personal touches; photos, artwork, and even a decorative old fishing rod hanging on…
Why is peace important?
When fear, stress, and anxiety of the unknown enters our lives, some of us feel the urge for conflict. We’re frustrated, but we don’t no where to place that frustration.
Think about the past 2 months. When COVID-19 first broke, the comment streams were full of, “We’re in this together!” and “We will overcome!”
That quickly disappeared didn’t it?
Now the comment streams are battle grounds for people to lay out their complaints, and frustrations surrounding every topic under the sun. Thankfully, we haven’t turned on medical staff yet, but who knows what’s coming this week?
People are searching for answers. COVID-19 has brought an increased interested in Christianity. Pastors and ministers are fielding questions about the Bible, Jesus, Prayer, and eschatology (the study of end times). And social media has blown up with all sorts of questions.
How Useful Is It? Last week, I posed the question, “Do we believe that the Bible is God-breathed?” Do we really believe the Bible is inspired by God? “16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”…
Keep an Open Mind In 2016 In 1975 a young engineer named Steve Sasson, working for the Kodak company invented the first digital camera. When he pitched his invention to Kodak upper management they replied with, “…that’s cute—but don’t tell anyone about it.” The New York Times (5/2/2008) For the next few decades, Kodak continued…
The Millennium’s Turning Sweet 16 Do you remember being 16? Age 16 is such a great time of life. The hormonal puberty rush of junior high has finally started to even out. Friendships and social structures have been well established. Interests, hobbies, sports and clubs have taken root and are beginning to flourish. And age…
Communicating With Our World: Part 1 A couple of weeks ago, we looked at “Communicating With Our Saviour”. Last week, we looked at “Communicating With Our Church”. And this week, we’ll explore “Communicating With Our World”. As I began thinking about this concept of communicating with our world, I wondered, “What does the world think…
Communicating With Our Church: Part 3 As we move on with our current post-series, we turn our focus to Our Research. 1 John 1:7 teaches us that we must walk in the light “…as He is in the light…” If we’re going to communicate effectively, we should seek to communicate as Christ did. And that’s going to…
Are these really problems? According to Google, the First World can be defined as “the industrialized capitalist countries of western Europe, North America, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.” Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary gives a few definitions: “the highly developed industrialized nations often considered the westernized countries of the world,” “the countries of the world that have many industries and relatively…
Tim Horton’s Recently Renovated. When culture changes, organizations have to adapt. If an organization wants to continue to fulfil its mandate year after year, change must take place. As Canadians, we have seen this lived out within our beloved fast food chain, Tim Horton’s. Almost all of them are being renovated towards a more cafe…
Interview with Kurt Kristianson (Part 4) Kurt is more than a photographer. Yes, he’s also a videographer and possesses vast skills in production and editing. However, there’s still more. Kurt is a leader. He’s a leader in his field, thinking outside of the box on a variety of projects and processes. He’s a leader in his passion…