In which we preach, play tourist, meet aereophiles, consult our dictionary, find a German bakery and hear the parrots. Sunday, March 7 We spent the night with Ernesto and Marlene Forteza, missionaries who have been in this suburb of Buenos Aires for 20 years. They have created a literal garden in bleak, urban landscape. This… Continue reading Adventures in Argentina, week 3
Category: communication
I don’t care about your pony
Community can exist online, but it's not a game. It requires shared values and thoughtful communication. Even a little restraint.
Humility and how I achieved it….
In a recent post, pastor and author Kevin DeYoung referred to the “fetid pool” of self promotion in social media. He writes: With all the tools of social networking and all the trappings of evangelical celebrity culture (whether in a hall with thousands of people or in your own circle of friends), we must all be vigilant against shameless self-promotion. Especially those of us who have a blog.
What Robertson actually said
First of all, let me say I’m not a big fan of Pat Robertson. His theology is a little too experiential for me, and his ego a little too large. I’ve met the man and I have friends who have worked for him. He insists on a level of loyalty I find frightening. And when… Continue reading What Robertson actually said
Look who’s sorry now
Who’s sorry now? Apparently everybody. Elizabeth Bernstein’s column on relationships in the Wall Street Journal last Tuesday explores the growing tendency to track down people on the web and apologize for something that happened years ago. As she points out, email or Facebook makes us braver and more impulsive. And there are even websites, such… Continue reading Look who’s sorry now
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