This app certainly improves Gmail
I’ve been a Gmail guy for a few years now & love the smooth sync it gives me between laptop, tablet & phone.
But you can always improve things.
Gmelius is an app that cleans up the Gmail interface.
It removes …
ads
chat
footer
widgets
Plus it does some other very cool things like adding Google Reader to the menu bar.
The difference it made was a pleasant surprise.
If you are a Gmailer try Gmelius.
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I’ve got a new camera!
Yep I’m sporting a brand new camera thanks to my very generous church.
My new Canon 60D was one of my farewell presents from our church.
And it’s a gem.
It has a large tilt screen, feels very solid in the hand & is easy to use.
Plus all my current lenses are compatible.
It takes superb shots. Here’s a couple of shots I took last evening.
Check these recent photos I took in Adelaide.
5 reasons why I use Evernote
I am a huge fan of Evernote.
Yet I find a lot of my friends don’t understand it’s power & don’t use it, so I thought I’d write some posts about it & encourage you to jump in.
Here’s five reasons why I use Evernote:
1. Convenience
Everything I put into Evernote is available anywhere. It syncs across all my devices (phone, tablet, laptop) & I can access it on the web via anyone’s device. Convenience plus.
2. Memory
I put everything into Evernote. New concepts, jokes, messages, conference notes, illustrations, receipts. Just check out all my notebooks on the left of this screenshot. I don’t rely on my memory. I just search Evernote because I put everything into it.
3. Travel
It’s brilliant for travel because I can store copies of passports, flight & hotel confirmations and more in Evernote.
4. Talks
I prepare all my messages, talks, proposals etc in MS Word & then copy & paste them into Evernote. Then I use my tablet or phone to bring up my notes & viola! Good for the environment & as one friend said to me I’m connecting to a younger audience by using the latest technology.
5. Use it later
I am a voracious reader of blogs & all sorts of articles on the web. And I find so many useful things that I can’t act on immediately. What to do? Store it in my Evernote Read & do or Posts notebooks & access it at a future date.
Check out my other posts on Evernote & all things productivity on my increase your productivity page.
Also you may want to consider buying this inexpensive & helpful resource, Evernote for Pastors.
Looking forward to my graduation tomorrow
After six years of part time study I am graduating tomorrow.
I finished my MA (Lead) last year but I had no plans to attend my graduation in Sydney.
However I was pleasantly surprised to discover I was going to be in Sydney the same week as my graduation.
So I’ll head off to Sydney University with Di & good friends Richard & Sue Botta, don my robe & funny hat & become a Master!
Pics will be on the blog next week!
This is extremely clever marketing
I was trying to discover how to do a particular task on my tablet & I found an answer site, Ask Me Fast.
I scrolled down the page & in the left column was a very clever marketing tool.
It captured my attention.
It made me laugh.
In the end I didn’t click through but it certainly fascinated me.
Check it out here & you’ll also discover my question.
Love Adelaide!
Our hosts Jude & Ayleen Blayney, pastors of C3 Marion, spoilt us in so many ways over the weekend.
Such excellent hosts.
Loved their team & church.
We stayed at the sensational Glenelg Beach & I shot this very cool rainbow from our hotel window. Moments later it became a double rainbow but I couldn’t squeeze my camera thru the very small slot in the window!
Autumn is in full swing in Australia & I just loved this nice red at McClaren Vale, a famous wine growing region just outside Adelaide.
Added some sepia vibe to amp the old world charm of this “bi-plane” at Fox Creek wines.
Di relaxing during our first ever visit to McClaren Vale. We’ll be back!
Love Adelaide!
What every son needs from his dad
A couple of weeks ago I tweeted a link to a brilliant post, what every son needs from his dad.
The tweet touched a nerve as people re-tweeted it & favourited it.
The writer, Carey Nieuwhof, succinctly articulated some home truths about fathering & our sons’ needs.
And recently I had a moment that made me think of my handsome & wonderful son, Luke.
At a recent conference the speaker invited people to respond to his message by standing. In front of me a man stood up, lifting his hands in prayer while his 8/9 year old son remained seated next to him.
Then the son did a small thing.
As his dad worshipped the young boy leaned over & affectionately touched his dad’s back with an oh so gentle touch.
It melted my heart & made me long for Luke who’s currently far away in London.
I immediately sent him a I’m missing you, I love you text.
It was a poignant moment.
Anyways, back to the post I tweeted … here’s a sample:
So what do our sons need?
I Need You to Believe in Me
I think John Eldredge is right when he says the question every boy asks is “Do I have what it takes?” When you show confidence in them, they develop confidence in themselves.
Don’t Withdraw, Even Though I’m Withdrawing
Every teenager withdraws. It’s a natural part of growing up. Most fathers don’t know what to do when that happens and end up making a critical mistake: they withdraw too. Take your son out for lunch. Take him golfing, mountain biking, fishing, to a football game—whatever. Just do something with him.
Give Me Someone to Look Up To
How we treat our wives is how they will learn to treat theirs. How we handle our emotions (or don’t handle them) will set the standard for them. They want to look up to us. We need to give them a reason to continue to want to.
Why not take the time to read this brilliant post on what every son needs from his dad.
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This artistic vid is well worth the 2 mins … the Bible in 50 words
“This video is an artistic look at God’s story, including the Old Testament (Abraham, Jacob, Saul, etc.), the Gospel (hope died, love rose), and all that we have to look forward to (God remained), in just 50 words. It is not meant to take the place of your biblical teaching, but engage your audience to hear more of the greatest story ever told.” Igniter Media
