Family

Another Funeral

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Some of you have heard this, but I did want to let you all know:

Shannon’s grandmother went to be with the Lord on December 2. She was 81.

This has been a difficult fall for us all – especially my father in law.  This was his mother who passed away – just less than two months after he lost his wife.

I must say grandmother was a character.  And, it was obvious her heart was prepared to meet Jesus.  We are glad she had done just that.  Literally for the last 12 plus years she was very limited by her poor health.  Shannon’s dad opened his home, took her in and cared for her full time starting about 3 years ago.  She needed care around the clock and I admire him for taking such good care of her.

So, yes, we have been to Virginia again for another funeral.  We returned home on the 6th.  And we shall return there once again for Christmas (as usual) in a few days.  Do you think we could get some frequent driver points for all our miles on the road?  Our minivan could probably drive the route without us now.

Seriously, this will be a difficult Christmas so we appreciate your prayers.  Thanks so much!

Cru Digital Ministry

Students of Today. Fascinating Questions.

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“Digital Native” generally refers to people who have grown up entirely surrounded and submerged in the world of internet technology. They have never known life without laptop computers, cell phone, email, instant messaging, etc.

“Digital Immigrant” refers to people who are old enough to have felt the “transition” between the analog and “paper only” age and the digital age. There is a definite learning curve when it comes to internet technology. Some people still have not immigrated!

About 3 to 5 years ago, digital natives began showing up on university campuses. Next year’s 18 year old college freshman class will almost certainly be 100% digital natives. They have never known life without internet technology. Their culture and lives are different.

This begs several tough questions for people like me and my coworkers:

  • What will we do differently to reach these digital natives as opposed to traditional methods?
  • How will we connect with them as digital natives “on their turf” in the digital world?
  • What messages and media are digital natives receiving which are already “gospel-primed” soil?

This video will make you think! I’d love to hear your comments to this:

General

in flight safety video

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This weekend is one of the busiest airline weekends of the year.  If you happen to find yourself on a Delta flight, you’ll probably see this.

It’s interesting that Delta went out of its way to make this safety video – one of the most ignored pieces of visual media on the planet – eye catching, full of energy and even entertaining (debatable).

What’s even more interesting is that Delta first released this video on You Tube!  BEFORE it showed up on any aircraft.  In doing so, Delta has seen quite a peak of “residual marketing” effects.

I actually have seen it onboard and the response from passengers has been what I would call “better than average.”  There are parts that even make me laugh.  And this is a safety video:

Family

Happy Thanksgiving

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Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.  — Psalm 100:3-5

We give thanks to the Lord for many things indeed.  He is kind and good.  At the top of our is to say “thank you” for is . . .you!

We couldn’t do what we do without you.  Our hearts are grateful for you.