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Electronic Gospel
Published on Feb 10, 2010 - In: Technology
This past weekend I had the privilege to jump on a plane in Harrisburg and fly to Dallas for a conference called the Electronic Gospel. It was a very interesting conference that happened at Dallas Theological Seminary.
It definitely was more of a theology based conference and got me thinking a lot.
The main speaker, Shane Hipps, author of “Flickering Pixels” was basically getting the idea across that the type of media or technology that we use/consume, affects the way we view and live out the Gospel. The main two that affect us are 1) Reading/Writing 2) Visual/Photo/Videos. These two different categories use two different sides of the brain. Our culture, in the past, has been more of a Reading/Writing society. Actually that has been the prominent form of communication for a long time. This causes us to use our left side of the brain more, becoming more dependent on it.
Making us more of a logical, sequential, linear thinkers. Causing us to view and understand the Gospel in the same light.
Compare that to the invention of the photograph in the late 1800’s. Since then our society has become more of a visual society. Yeah, language and letters aren’t going anywhere, but the majority of the media we can consume now is visual. It also tends to have a bigger impact. This type of media using the right side of the brain. Slowly you can trace the change from an overwhelming Evangelical doctrine/orthodoxy/thought to an ever-slowly Emergent/”less orthodox” way of viewing our faith. Hipps this is a difference between right and left brain thought process, and not a difference in actual “theology” which is a right brain concept anyways.
All that to say, it was a very thought provoking conference. Hopefully that makes some sense. So, how do we use the tools at hand today, and what message is it sending. Because the medium is louder then the message.
Thoughts? Push backs? Funny Jokes?
New Posts Coming
Published on Feb 3, 2010 - In: Life
So, pretty much since January has started, life had shifted into 5th gear. I apologize for not keeping up with the schedule blog posts I said I would put up. There may only be a handful of you that read, but I’d like to keep these regular.
There will be some posts coming soon, wrapping up a few projects I’m working on and hopefully that will open up some time.
In the mean time, always feel free to jump over to Saturate’s blog and see what’s going on there!
-A
Home Improvement – Bedroom Edition
Published on Jan 17, 2010 - In: Life
So, we started upgrading our bedroom this weekend. It will finish with some fresh carpet on Monday. Here’s a quick look at the first day of “renovations”.
Have you renovated at room lately?
-A
A Story of Purpose
Published on Jan 4, 2010 - In: Life
This year I’d like to pick three overarching themes that will be my goals for the year. The three themes will be broad, but have specific actionable goals to each of them.
Once I’ve settled on them, I’ll most likely post them here. It will be a sense of accountability. If you run into me in person or via the interwebs, feel free to ask me how they are going.
One of the themes will be Purpose.
Not to long ago I got to teach at Saturate Tuesdays and talk about love. I used the video below to try and help the community get an idea, a glimpse of someone who has come to a good understanding of love and what it means to be loved. What I also like about this video is, it paints a beautiful picture of purpose. Lindsay, the girl in the story, seems to have a great understanding on her current purpose in life. She is living it out very intentionally.
Have a look, see how it hits you.
Do you have yearly goals or values you are going for?
-A
Top 5 Albums of 2009
Published on Dec 29, 2009 - In: Music
Or, at least in my mind. I’m a huge music fan. I love playing, I love singing. I love finding/listening to new music. So, when I look back at my play counts from the past year, here’s what I’ve been digging. (These are in no particular order, just how they came to mind.)
Manchester Orchestra “You Mean Everything to Nothing” – This is a great new find for me this year. They are a Atlanta based band that I found out about on twitter. Great song hooks, catchy lyrics, and some great guitar driven songs that you just turn up while listening too.
The Dead Weather “Horehound” – It’s another band by Jack White…need I say more? Seriously, just buy it. Check out songs “Hang You From the Heavens” and “Treat Me Like Your Mother”. Great songs.
Derek Webb “Stockholm Syndrome” – If I were to name one album that was my favorite for the year, it would be this one. It says so many things that I would love to say in song, but also challenges me at the same time. Plus, it’s awesome to hear Derek reach out into the world of Electronic Music for an album. The concert he put on for this album was also a lot of fun.
As Cities Burn “Hell or High Water” – My friend Jason handed this CD to me one night on the way out of Saturate. He said, “Hey, I think you’ll like this”. He couldn’t have been more right. A nice blend of Alternative Rock with Blues guitar licks. Check out the song “Made to Pretty”. That will get you thinking.
Band of Skulls “baby darling doll face honey” – Listen to this album from start to finish and you will not be disappointed. All of the songs are worth listening too. A three piece band that knows how to bring the rock, and write some sweet tunes too. To get a good sampling check out “Light of the Morning”, “Death by Diamond and Pearls”, and “Patterns”.
Other music close to the top:
- Paul Baloche – “Glorious”
- Phil Wickham – “Heaven and Earth”
- Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse – “Dark Night of the Soul”
- Pomplamoose – “Pomplamoose Video Songs”
- Owl City – “Ocean Eyes”
Well, there’s my version of a recap for 2009. I hope that at least one of these albums finds there way into your music library. I’m sure glad they found their way into mine!
Happy listening!
-A
Merry Christmas!
Published on Dec 25, 2009 - In: Random
Just want to wish you and your family/friends a Merry Christmas! I hope that it is a relaxing holiday for you.
Thanks for being apart of my blog!
-Adam
My Day in a Picture
Published on Dec 19, 2009 - In: Photos
Did you get snow today? I enjoyed it by taking a nice drive in the truck. How did you enjoy it?
-A
Walk In Love – A Lesson in Doing What You Love
Published on Dec 13, 2009 - In: Creating
One of the things I admire most about people is when they are doing something they are created to do. How do you know if someone is doing this? You can tell by how they love what they are doing down to the deepest part of who they are. This doesn’t mean there won’t be days it stresses them out, or cause worries, but they keep going no matter what.
Every now and then, I come in contact with someone who is doing that. Someone who I’ve recently noticed doing this is T.J. and the Walk in Love team at walk in love clothing. Now, I’ve never really ever met them, other than when I bought some shirts from them, but I’ve known and heard about the company for a while.
If you read their about page, you quickly find out how the company came to be. What I love about it is that it started out of a passion to help others, and then a realization that the passion can continue to build in others on a long term basis, all while doing something they love doing.
The idea for walk in love is great. Comes from one of my favorite passages in Ephesians. Simply put, let’s imitate God, and walk in love. It will change the way you live.
So, either way, check out their product. Like I said, I don’t know them personally, but they make great shirts, with an awesome message all while doing something they were created to do.
-A
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