What Facebook Says About Friendship Posted: Feb 04, 2010 by Ryan Akers The screen popped up with a message waiting for me to read. It was some kid I never really ever talked to. Evidently he had slipped through the cracks the last time I cleaned out my friend list. I just ignored the conversation. He kept talking, even after I didn't reply. Eventually, I took my status to offline, completely evading the situation. I would venture to say many people can relate to such a story. The window pops up, or you get a message, or a comment, and wonder, "Why is that person talking to me? We're not even that close!" You guessed it. I'm talking about Facebook.  Read the full article…

Christmas Time Is Here . . . Almost Posted: Dec 09, 2009 by Phill Lytle I am very willing this time of the year to be vocal about God, spirituality, and all the rest. It's the meaning of the season, after all. Most people lower their defenses this time of year and that makes it much easier for me to be honest and truly express what God is doing for me, to me, and with me. I don't have to hide behind my well designed façade; I can let it all hang out in a manner of speaking. For most of the year I am a very reserved fellow, but you get me close to Christmas and I sort of lose my mind. Food tastes better. The air is purer. Life is richer. There is a feeling of rebirth or starting over that is intoxicating and it is impossible for me to ignore it or hide it. I have a light and it must and shall shine!   Read the full article…

Question of the Week: Twitter Posted: Aug 31, 2009 by Jacob Riggs This week's question of the week is: "Is it OK to tweet during church?" Post your responses below. Yours may be read on next week's podcast, FYI.  Read the full article…