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Archive for January, 2005
Customer Service in Church
Jan 22nd
I’ve been reading some interesting posts on Customer Service. My job in the Mailroom primarily involves service to other departments, but on occasion I do jobs for people outside of TACF. I regularly meet with suppliers though, and I’ve been thinking a lot about Customer Service lately, based on how I am treated by people.
I have one photocopier supplier who goes over my head and tries to woo my boss, all the time telling me his propaganda which he has clearly memorized from a booklet.
Or the shipping supplier who asked me on his first visit if I had something against More >
9 more months
Jan 19th
I just discovered to my slight annoyance that I can’t apply for Canadian Citizenship for another 9 months. I thought I could already do so, but it turns out I can’t.
Oh well. It’s not a huge deal I guess.
Practical Atheism
Jan 18th
“If my neighbour is not a Believer, and he runs into financial trouble, then he will apply certain worldy solutions in order to get out of this trouble. He is an atheist, and so looks to man to solve his problems.
If I (being a Believer) run unto financial trouble, and I do the same thing as my neighbour, then I am committing Practical Atheism. As a Believer, my heart should be dwelling on the affairs of God, so in any trouble, I must turn to him first. He may direct me to the same principals that my neighbour is following, More >
1 year in 3 days
Jan 17th
I haven’t gotten around to sharing my New Year’s resolutions, but I just realised that now would be a perfect time, given that I managed to spend signifigant time on all three this weekend.
1. Grow in intimacy with God. I want to start spending quiet time with God regularly, not just when I think I need it. Let’s be honest, we all need, all of the time. So I have to try and figure out what works best for me, as I have spent probably a total of 6 hours soaking in God’s presence, in my life. It still doesn’t feel More >
Find that CD
Jan 14th
I’m still on the hunt for Ambient Groove. I talked to Virus, and he said he didn’t make it. So that crosses him off the list. People… 50$, plus the cost of the CD. Come on.
My very own troll!
Jan 11th
Fellowship Church
Jan 10th
I’ve been reading tonight about a church in Texas called Fellowship Church. It’s quite a cool place. Highlights:
- 5th largest church in the US.- At least two of their staff have blogs written about work/church/technology/life.- They offer free WiFi internet access in their cafe and bookstore.- Robert Scoble – who’s name won’t mean much to many of you, but is an important figure in tech/blogging visited the church this year, on an invite from Brian (it’s his blog I’m reading.)
It’s cool to see a church that has a good grasp on technology, and is using it in a powerful and effective More >
Horrible!
Jan 5th
I just found an incredibly disturbing picture.
Don’t click that link if you are weak-stomached or easily brought to tears.
The Quest for Groove
Jan 4th
The hunt is on.
If anyone can find me a legitimate copy of the CD Ambient Groove, I will pay you 50$ CAN.
I’ve been trying to find this CD for ages, and have all but given up. I have a burned copy, but the quality is bad, and I want to find the real deal.
The only information I can give you about the CD is that it may (or may not) be a follow up to the CD Ambient Theology, by Virus. Theology was released by NSoul records, so Groove might have been as well, but I’m not 100% convinced that More >
Saving the best till last
Jan 3rd
I had an awesome Christmas this year. Good times with family, both mine and Maija’s, good times with friends, good times DJing. Great all round. And I got a load of excellent presents, which is always nice :)
Highlights (things that I really wanted, and was surprised at getting):- 2x Carrying Cases for my turntables, from Maija.- DJing book from Mark Hardy.- Snowboard, boots, bindings, from Jonathan Puddle.- ANDY HUNTER – GO, RECORD SIGNED BY ANDY HUNTER HIMSELF! WAAAHHHAA! From Kenny, who saw Andy Hunter in Scotland last week. I received that pressie this morning.
That you God for good friends. More >
Love on Live
Jan 3rd
These two folks met each other on Xbox Live, fell in love, moved in with each other, married, and are expecting a child. Good old video games.
And… how’s the site looking now?
Twenty Oh Five
Jan 3rd
“As we go forth into the coming year, let it not be in the haste of impetuous, forgetful delight, nor with the quickness of impulsive thoughtlessness. But let us go out with the patient power of knowing that the God of Israel will go before us. Our yesterdays hold broken and irreversible things for us. It is true that we have lost opportunities that will never return, but God can transform this destructive anxiety into a constructive thoughtfulness for the future. Let the past rest, but let it rest in the sweet embrace of Christ.
Leave the broken, irreversible past More >