Wrath of God ReDux

Remember when I blogged about God's Wrath? You don't remember it? Well deal with it, it happened. The reason that I bring this up is because I saw that Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian and all around excellent author, wrote about the same subject.

You should check it out. 

Call it a comeback.

Man I was in a sweet groove for a while there. Hopefully, I can get back in the game an finish out the year strong!

We've been getting ready for the new semester at Faith Bible Seminary. Check out this video while I think of some good ideas to blog about.


MABC Overview from Faith Ministries on Vimeo.

Delays :(

Sorry guys today was a crazy day here at work. But keep your eyes open for a new post Monday.

Update: Man I hate to do this but with family in town and wedding to go to I'm not gonna have a lot of quality "computer time" for the next week. I hate to say it (again) but another week delay is in order. New post Monday 8/20/2012.

In Soviet Union Review Watches You!

This book review is going to be a little different than the other ones but here we go anyways.

Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time by Joel Comm

About a year ago the seminary that I work for joined the world of twitter. Partly at my behest and, in a careful what you wish for situation, I was made curator of our Twitter feed. So now there was the small problem that I didn't really know what I was doing. That's when our director of electronic communications suggested the above book. Twitter Power was a very helpful book if a little outdated.

The Twittersphere was a very different place when Joel Comm wrote this book but his basic principles remain very relevant. Comm says that the number one thing to remember is that Twitter, like all social networking programs, is about community and relationships. This is a great reminder that networking is about people. Some of the practical advice Comm throws out is stuff like answering questions immediately, ask questions of your users, offer advice, and give out promotions. So as you build relationships you build your community. Finally, as you build community you advertise effectively. 

This is great advice in our day and age when everyone just uses Twitter as a glorified RSS feed. While it is hard to implement if you can build the community he talks about you really can dominate your market. 

My major criticism of this book is that the info in this book is a little outdated. For example, he mentions how to re-tweet but much of that information is irrelevant. Also, it is no longer considered proper etiquette to follow everyone who follows you. Unless, of course, you're really interested in following a bunch of bots that are spamming porn.

How does this help me be a man?

Well, I guess the stuff about maintaining relationships is good. But, for the most part, this a book is chock full of practical knowledge on a specific subject. Sorry guys, not a lot of applications here.

Recommendation

If you tweet on a regular basis for an organization or business this book is very valuable. Otherwise, its probably not worth the trouble. 


Update: As I was grabbing links for this blog I found out there's a Twitter Power 2.0! I'll have to check that out.

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Uhhh, so I'm still on vacation. Enjoy this picture until I get back.

"Say carbonite again! I dare you! I double dog dare you!"

Now It's Time for You to be Jealous of Me!

Thank you Blogger for allowing me to schedule posts! As you're reading this I'll probably be here

"Hey, hey" rhymes with "Wadda ya say . . ." It perfect! The perfect song!

Yes, I'll be in the friendly confines watching the Cubs probably lose to the Cardinals. My wife and I are celebrating our second wedding anniversary a little early with a 4 day weekend in Chicago. Then after that we're gonna get some fabulous Moroccan food. We might even take in a late showing of The Dark Knight Rises . . . IMAX style!

IMAX is the screen that I don't deserve. Also, I believe in Harvey Dent. Wait, what movie is out now?

Basically the who weekend is going to be a whirlwind of eating, sight seeing, and that thing married people do when they go on vacation.

Highlights include the field museum, fire works at navy pier, flaming Greek cheese, Table 52, Fogo De Chao (all you can eat meat!), and ice cream at Fair Oaks farm to cap it off! It's going to be an amazing weekend.

Now its time to get serious

The point of this vacation is to celebrate 2 years of marriage. This is definitely a time for celebration. My wife is the best woman in the world for me. In addition to being beautiful and funny she makes me a better man every minute of every day. She is encouraging when I lack confidence. She is funny when I am sad. When she is sinful she is teaching me to be patient. She supports me in all my endeavors. Thank you God for putting her on Earth to be my wife!

Thank you Mrs. Fatool for putting up with me. If this trip brings you a fraction of the joy you've brought me you'll be VERY happy. Love you.

Alright, enough of the sappy stuff. See you on Monday! Also, today is my birthday.