It’s a new year and a slew of Christian concerts and tours have been announced in Canada.
Here are a few that I think are noteworthy for you to consider (in order by date):
Ottawa – Fri. March 9 // Toronto – Sat. March 10 // Tickets
To all my American friends I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Happy Blogging .. uhh I mean Thanksgiving!
Parallax is a difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along different lines of sight. The term derives from the Greek word parallaxis, meaning alteration. In web design, the parallax effect is a relatively new trend. The effect itself has been around for a while, but lately is becoming more used and talked about.
Here are some recent examples that I’ve found:
Pretty awesome, eh! Like what you see? Check out 21 more beautiful parallax sites
A few days ago I had to show my pastor how to take screenshots on his mac. After showing him 2 common methods, I came across an awesome third method from iHospital. Here are all three methods:
1. To take a picture of your entire screen as it appears hold down the Command+Shift+3 keys in that order.
You will hear a snapshot noise and the image thumbnail will appear on your desktop.
2. To take a picture of a selection of your screen, hold down Command+Shift+4 in that order.
Use the tool to select the area in which you want to tae the picture of.
3. To take a picture of a window on your screen, hold Command+Shift+4 in that order, release all three keys and tap the Space Bar. Then click the window which you want to take the picture of.
Try them out and I bet they’ll become part of your workflow.
(via iHospital)
Louie Giglio (Passion) and worship leader Matt Redman have teamed up to write Indescribable: Encountering the Glory of God in the Beauty of the Universe.
Here’s an official book description from Amazon.com:
Putting this powerful message into print for the first time, visionary pastor Louie Giglio and songwriter Matt Redman team up to write a heart-stirring book about the mysteries of God’s creation. Indescribable takes readers on a journey through the vastness of outer space and into the depths of the soul.
Modern science allows viewers to see farther into space than ever before, and every step draws them closer to the God who breathed each star into existence. In Indescribable, the authors intertwine devotional insights with remarkable scientific facts that awaken both mind and spirit. As Giglio and Redman write, God turns wonderers into worshipers.
Above all, Indescribable is a call to worship—an invitation to know and be known by the God of all creation and to become more passionate worshipers of Jesus Christ.
I recently posted pics of Carey’s pink mask, which was in recognition of breast cancer awareness month. This Friday is Remembrance Day and Carey and David Arrigo have been busy coming up with another brilliant design. Can you say 8-bit awesomeness?
I don’t know about you but I think this is sweet! And since I am a native Montrealer myself, I love inclusion of the fleur-de-lis! Great job David and Carey!
For those interested (and with enough money), the mask will be auctioned off at LegendsDepot.com with the proceeds going to military family support groups. Anyone else besides me who would love to own this incredible piece of art and history?
(via davidarrigo.com)
On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Steve Jobs left us with a lot to think about. Death, life, afterlife, work, making a difference. These are some of the conversations that have ensued following his passing.
Steve no doubt has changed the way the world uses technology. I haven’t read his biography
In so many of his keynotes, Steve would always say, “oh ya, there’s one more thing… .” Enjoy this one-hour documentary from PBS – Steve Jobs: One Last Thing:
Watch Steve Jobs: One Last Thing on PBS. See more from PBS Presents.
Have you, will you be reading his biography
On Sunday, October 2, 2011 the General Conference of the Canadian Assemblies of God ordained me for Christian Ministry. It was an incredible service! I am grateful for the message that David Wells, PAOC General Superintendant, preached. I am grateful that Pastor David Di Staulo, my pastor for over 20 years, was officiating the ordination ceremony.
I am also blessed that my grandparents were able to make the trip from Montreal and that the rest of my family and close friends were there too (the only obvious exception was my sister Sabrina and her family – Australia is really far!).
Here are a few pictures that my father-in-law took:
So after a special night like this was all said and done, I woke up the next morning to find something extraordinary: Not much changed
You see, I treasure deeply, and value my ordination and the public recognition of the call of God that comes with it. In fact, looking back, I realize how long the road to my ordination actually was. But the reality is that I woke up the next morning just like I did every other morning: tired and wanting some coffee.
I realized that “ordination” is not the goal for a pastor. It’s the recognition of the call of God on your life. Yes, it legally allows one to marry and bury people, but the goal for a pastor is to be faithful to the call of God. Among other things, it consists of making disciples, living a life that reflects the character and glory of God to those around you, loving people, and serving.
Though I am far from perfect, I pray that in the end I will have been a good steward of everything that He’s entrusted to me.
Thank you to all of my family and friends who’ve been there for me through thick and thin and for encouraging me in my calling.
Most of all, I’m so blessed to get to do all this with the most amazing person in the world, my wife and best friend, Priscilla. You are an amazing wife and I love you.
I really have an appreciation for Carey Price and from time to time I like to blog about him. As the Habs’ season kicks off tonight against the Leafs, enjoy these pics of Carey’s new mask.
(via davidarrigo.com and canadiens.com)
Here’s an interesting video that shows a random guy dancing like nobody’s watching. What’s interesting is that he gains a follower, then another and then a whole crowd. The voice-over explains the leadership applications.
Check out the original transcript.
Momentum is a powerful force! Do you think the church can/should grow in the same way? Why or why not?
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