by Bret Capranica | Feb 13, 2010 | Twitter
RT @Phil_Johnson_: That's @MarkDever in the high pulpit, preaching on discipleship from Luke 14: http://tweetphoto.com/10565892 # RT @mattperman: “Most leaders wing it because they have neither been formally trained nor had good role models.” Hans Finzel # RT @productivity501: What about “Dressed for Productivity?-http://bit.ly/d3Bjn4 # Fellowshiped in the word tonight over the ministry of John the Baptist-Matt 3:1-12. So enjoyed God's people and his word. # At one of my least favorite places for one of my least favorite appointments-the doctor's office, annual physical-Praying about my attitude. # Home from a long day. Played a little with the kiddos-they're down to bed. Time relax a bit with my bride and catch up from the day. # Another quiet morning-great time to enjoy the word, prayer, and a cup of Italian Roast coffee. # If ever I would have any sin subdued I must not only labour to overcome it but must invite Christ to abide in the place of it… #VoV # I hit the gym-of which I neglected all last week-I feel the neglect. Now to prep for a day of administrative shepherding and discipleship. # RT @productivity501: Learning is not compulsory…neither is survival. ~W. Edwards Deming # Another quiet morning-restful in the Lord-so thankful that He is the Chief Shephard-He is the truth. # Lord you light my lamp; my God illuminates my darkness. Ps 18:28. # Beginning the translation work of Matthew 3:13-17 for Sunday's message. Pray that I have clarity and gain insight. # Finished a profitable day of study and prep to teach tonight. Now to a members' meeting then teaching Bible study methods....
by Bret Capranica | Feb 6, 2010 | Twitter
In the study today-Matthew 2:13-23. # Ready to engage the day. Prepping my heart and mind to serve the saints of God as we gather to express His greatness in cross. # Had a great time of fellowship with the saints tonight-rejoiced over God's providence in Matthew 2:13-23. # The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace purified seven times. Ps 12:6. # Had a fun evening playing with the girls while mom ran some errands. Mom's home, the kids are down. Finally some quiet time together. # RT @MichaelHyatt: Great dinner conversations don”™t just happen. I just posted 8 strategies for MAKING them happen: http://bit.ly/cADsmz # RT @Rick_Holland: There should be nothing more interesting to a Christian than Jesus… Intro for Resolved 2010 http://bit.ly/bj1bVG # Enjoying a quiet morning, reading and praying. The calm before the storm. # But I have trusted in Your faithful love; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance. Ps 13:5. # RT @edstetzer: LifeWay Research on the most influential preachers: see the @ChristianPost here: http://is.gd/7ykJy # Into the study-Matthew 3:1-12 – the Baptist cometh! # Lunch break: watching John Piper give his biographical message on C.S. Lewis: http://ow.ly/138dn #dgpascon # Back into the study-grammar and Word study work on matthew 3:1-12 # RT @albertmohler: Important news story on the Great Commission Task Force by @JamesASmithSr-Florida Baptist Witness. http://ow.ly/138n4 # Gonna quit the study for today-more tomorrow morning. Now to follow up on a few e-mail. # Great play time and dinner with the family. Gonna start winding down. # RT @tferriss: New on New York Times...
by Bret Capranica | Jan 30, 2010 | Twitter
Headed to gather with the saints of God and could care less about the “other” Saints who will prolly lose to the Vikings today 🙂 # http://ow.ly/i/n5z. A rare SoCal view through my windshield-HEAVY frost, no-a thin layer of ice! To think I misplaced my icescraper from TX. # RT @johnwmartin: @bkauflin‘s latest post at Worship Matters-get free MP3 and chart of Enfield’s “O For That Day” — http://bit.ly/5wSH48 # Very grateful for God’s grace and the unity and fellowship of our church. # RT @gtdguy: Get things under control first, then get focused. If your ship is sinking, you don’t care where it’s pointed. # Wow am I tired! I don’t own strong enough coffee for today. # Time to stop now-been a long day, thus the ‘no-twittering’-early bed time tonight-finally. # RT @tohuvabohu: I liked this so much, we played it in our session tonight, you know? http://drp.ly/hM3bL [this is great!] # Just ran through the headlines-now to immerse myself in a day of study: Pouring myself into Matthew 2:13-23-rather, pouring it into me. # Al Mohler – Study Video on Vimeo http://ow.ly/10ZJL- wow! I just found a new reason to adorn my study with coffee beans!! # Translating Matthew 2:13-23-always find wonderful gems in this stage of study. # taking a break from the study to listen in to the Apple event. Go to http://live.twit.tv/ to see some live coverage. # iPad just introduced-a large iPhone looking thing: http://ow.ly/113aq # iPad is a Kindle killer-not a communications device, but could eventually make laptops into bricks. see it now:http://www.apple.com/ # Beginning C.J. Mahaney’s book on “Worldliness” tonight...
by Bret Capranica | Jan 28, 2010 | Featured Articles, Ordinary Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Technology
I’ve been waiting for something like this – a handheld device that I could consume information very easily and most comfortably. Apple may have done it and I think it will have a number of benefits for those in pastoral ministry. If you missed it, here’s the video of the new Apple iPad: Will/Should ordinary pastors and people use the newly unveiled Apple iPad? This pastor probably will, and I think many, many will also. The Kindle has been a big draw among many in ministry and I can’t help but think that the iPad will be another Apple technological game-changer. Here’s a few reasons why I think so: 1. Magazines/Newspapers can now survive. The only reason I subscribe to a print newspaper right now, is because my wife wants the coupons from the Sunday paper. I NEVER read the print paper. But I do subscribe to a number of newspaper and magazine RSS feeds. In fact, I can subscribe to the sections of the paper I want and skip the rest. I noticed that my wife was already starting to clip coupons from the internet. Outisde of my wife’s coupon newspaper, I no longer have any subscriptions to any print publications – and I don’t miss the mess. However, I would be interested in reading papers and magazines on an electronic device that I could hold in my hand and was bigger than my iPhone. Especially if I could cut and paste quotes and sections into Evernote and tag them. That would help me in quickly clipping, filing, and finding quotes and illustrations for sermons and doing so...
by Bret Capranica | Jan 23, 2010 | Twitter
Headed to gather with Gid’s people-heart full of prayers for God’s good grace to be manifest. # Worship was immensely encouraging-“Be Still My Soul” is one of my favorites-helpful message this morning. # I love finishing out the Lord’s day fellowshipping with God’s people-humbled and grateful. # RT @MichaelHyatt: I just posted “Eight Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.”: http://su.pr/2rcBrn # Reading headlines and about to dive into the word and prayer-love hearing the rain outside. # Finished up the Pastors’ Council meeting this morning, then lunch at my desk watching Meet the Press. Now on to some helpful reading. # Wonderful time with the Hartel’s tonight-great dinner and encouraging fellowship-so thankful for them in our church. # RT @MichaelHyatt: HarperCollins is in discussions with Apple over new tablet computer: http://bit.ly/5n0EXe (via Wall Street Journal) # Reading the latest headlines-fueling my prayer list. # RT @JohnPiper: To be caught in secret sin is a horrible thing. Only one thing worse. Not to be caught. # Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matt 5:3. # As I belatedly began my New Year’s resolution at the gym, it was obvious that most had already abandoned theirs. Not good for my psyche. # Long day at the office-home now with the kids while Mom’s at Bible study-we may be having WAY too much fun! # Let’s kick this day off-time in the word, gym, and a day of study. # Keep me in a faith that works by love, and serves by grace. #VofV # The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD’S...
