Category: Technology

Baptists and Muslims Meet in Jordan

Good to read…

Baptists and Muslim Scholars Meet in Jordan on EthicsDaily.com: “(BWA) A number of Christian and religious groups were convened by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman, Jordan, on the morning of Thursday, March 19, to discuss common interests and to review plans surrounding the official opening and dedication of the Baptism Center in Bethany beyond Jordan.”

Hopefully this will lead to a fruitful dialogue between (moderate to progressive) Baptists and members of the Muslim faith.

Rock Salt Crystal Deodorant Really Works


This is a post a little out of the ordinary, but I really have been infatuated with how well this product works…

A few weeks ago, I was running low on deodorant and decided to look around for a less-commercial option that would deliver the same results.

I came across Rock Salt Thai Crystal Deodorant Stone
and was immediately skeptical.

However, after a month of using the rock salt deodorant only (instead of the commercial stuff I had been using since a teen), I can only say it really really works.

I’m not a huge guy and I’m not a constant “sweater” but I do have a pretty active lifestyle with school, preaching, speaking, etc… after a Sunday morning, my shirts and undershirts were normally pretty drenched (more from nerves than heat) in the past. However, I’m dead serious when I say that this stuff really keeps things dry.

So, if you’re thinking about making a switch to something more natural and something more effective than the pricey deodorants, I couldn’t recommend the crystal stone more.

And for only $2.26 (my stone has lasted me a month and it looks barely used so far) in this economy??? Forget about it.

Jessica Lea Mayfield and Bible Days

During the holidays, before the Avett Brothers show here in Asheville, I got to catch a set by Jessica Lea Mayfield as she opened for the Avetts.

If you haven’t heard of her, you will. Her music is tremendous.

Jessica Lea Mayfield on MySpace Music

I can’t recommend “We’ve Never Lied” enough (you can listen on the link to her MySpace page above). “Bible Days” is a close second, and all of her songs (especially live) are powerful and moving.

Here’s a link to her album With Blasphemy So Heartfelt
on Amazon.

Great music.

CBF of NC General Assembly and Twitter

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina is having its General Assembly this weekend in scenic (?) Fayetteville, NC.

My pal Thomas Whitley and I are planning to attend and, of course, we’ll be sending out Twitter updates.

Interestingly enough, the CBFNC has caught wind of the Twitter phenomenon and its power for bringing groups together both on location and remotely (as evidenced by every tech conference now relying heavily on Twitter for backroom chatter).

So, there are a few additional folks you can follow for CBFNC Gen Assembly news (besides Thomas and myself who both tweet way too much anyways):

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Twitter-ers

Amazing times we live in, folks.

But seriously, if you’re not on Twitter, you’re missing out (whatever your vocation, occupation or addiction).