Those who are on a school schedule or who have family members on a school schedule are in the process of “switching gears.” The school routine disappears and usually a less structured and more varied schedule begins. Hopefully, there is more time and opportunity to…
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The Mission and the Promise of the Ascension
Scripture accounts of the Ascension of the Lord, tell us that before Jesus ascended into heaven he gave his disciples and all who would come after them a simple and far-reaching mission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 20:19) He also assured…
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Facebook Profile Videos and Cover Videos
In recent years Facebook has been expanding its uses for video. The last big addition was Facebook Live which as its name suggests allows Facebook users to stream live videos on its platform. These are recorded by Facebook and the recording can remain on your…
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Communicating Hope and Trust Online
In his message for the 51st World Communications Day (May 28, 2017), Pope Francis challenged the media to share good news storylines that will communicate hope and trust to their readers. He said that hope and trust are remedies for the fear, malaise, and anxiety…
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Good News Storylines
The lens that Christians use to view and interpret reality is the Good News lens. This lens does not ignore suffering and pain, but it sees them in the larger context in which our loving God is present to comfort us. It is a context…
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Must Have Ministry Photos
One of the best things you can do for your website and social media ministry is to take and save good photos all year round. You will be amazed how many times those photos will allow you to create a great Facebook post or convey…