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Using Automator and Closure Compiler to painlessly minify, optimize JavaScript

Jan 22, 2014 -

As many people know, one of my hobbies is web development. But I am not really a huge fan of designing and deploying plain websites (thus, ironically, the church website tends to languish). Rather, I enjoy pushing the envelope of what I can do – and sometimes, what is even possible on the web. To […]

Get National Weather Service conditions, forecast directly from Chrome omnibar

Jan 7, 2014 -

I love Google Chrome. I was not exactly an early adopter of the browser, but now, I’m addicted. And one of my favorite features is the omnibar, that bar across the top where you can enter a web address, bookmark name, or search term and be magically whisked to the desired location. One of the […]

What do you pray for… the church?

Nov 5, 2013 -

We pray for all sorts of things: family, friends, job, health, and the list goes on. And in each of these categories, we pray for any number of things. But what about the church? Do you pray for the Church? What about your church? And if you do pray for the church, what do you […]

What Do You Mean, Called?

Oct 18, 2013 -

I am a Star Trek fan. Ever since I saw my first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I have been fascinated by the epic science fiction franchise of our day. (For the record, yes, I once heard that there is supposedly another epic science fiction franchise of our day, but I remain skeptical.) […]

I am a pastor

Oct 12, 2013 -

I think I shall always remember the phone call. With four young, vibrant people standing across the desk in my office, I considered not answering because of the ongoing meeting, but the meeting was essentially concluded, and so I picked up the phone and issued the standard greeting. The voice on the other end of […]

Ramifications of the Resurrection, Pt 2: Crisis

Mar 30, 2013 -

If we discount the resurrection as a mere fantasy or fairy tale, then we may go on with life as usual. But if we choose to believe that Jesus really did come back to life, then every aspect of our lives must be impacted: everything we think, say, feel, and do must be brought into conformity with the character and command of Jesus Christ, the resurrected Son of God.

Ramifications of the Resurrection, Pt 1: Optimism

Mar 28, 2013 -

This morning, I received an Easter card. Now, to be honest, I don’t receive all that many Easter cards. I guess I’m not as popular as you. But when I get them, as I do with Christmas cards, I do take a moment to read through them and appreciate the gesture. As I opened this […]

Jesus, where were you?

Dec 18, 2012 -

“Jesus, where are you?” It’s a familiar question which we almost always ask in the wake of tragedy, and it’s a question countless people across our nation and around our world are asking after last week’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. It’s a good question. In fact, it’s a better […]

That’s All, Folks!

Dec 12, 2012 -

Well, here we are. It’s been over two years since I started this word study about joy. I’ve learned a lot along the way about what joy is, what it’s not, what fuels it, what quenches it, and more. I’ve had my perspectives broadened to realize that it’s not just my joy that I should […]

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