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Re: “Notebook” vs “Laptop”

Josh Wagner — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:12:21 -0000

Well, call me the exception. I'm 29 and I've always called them laptops. I feel that notebook is more of a marketing term, like netbook or ultrabook, which are all types of laptop. But I'd like to hear if there is a real difference in definition!

Re: Worship Leader or Sunday Singer?

Josh Wagner — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:25:19 -0000

The only thing I don't like about the term is that it equates worship with music. As in, the gathering is not worship, and the teaching is not worship. Which isn't really biblical. But "Musical Worship Leader" doesn't roll off the tongue. Music Minister maybe, or even Music Leader. Eh...

But leading the worship is something you actually do. You're the one directing for a few minutes of the worship service. So in that sense, the title seems appropriate. I think it becomes an issue when someone acts more valueable (or entitled) because they "hold" that title (see: "famous worship leader" above).

I don't think "Worship Leader" is biblically inappropriate. Might not be the best term, but until we find a better one, I'll roll with that.

Re: Autism

Josh Wagner — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:17:36 -0000

Just wanted to encourage you in this! Autism needs voices, and you'll be great at that. Thanks for sharing and being open.

Re: If You’re Having A Bad Day – Caption Please

Josh Wagner — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:39 -0000

After that day, she never danced on bathroom counters the same way. Too bad, because she was a special talent.

For real, that had to hurt coming down. At least she had a good story for the bruise!

Re: Gay Couples On TV And Your Parenting Decision.

Josh Wagner — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:41:03 -0000

I don't think we should intentionally hide these things from our kids. Obviously, they do need to be old enough to understand things before we allow them to watch. But we need to have discussions with them when they see things, teaching them what is "normal" to the world and what God's Word says is Truth. If you know those things, you can watch these shows, if you choose, and not be brainwashed.

Now, I don't have kids, so my views may shift once the stork visits my house, but as for my idealistic pre-kid self, that's what I think!

Re: Gay Couples On TV And Your Parenting Decision.

Josh Wagner — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:21:48 -0000

Sheltering children does not help them in the real world. Children are a ton smarter than we give them credit for, so I think we should be as open and honest with them as possible. That means they might see questionable things, but if we've taught them to think for themselves and given them a Biblical foundation, they'll make smart decisions.

I think you need to let them know what's out there without condoning an act. Just because TV show characters engage in "sinful" activities doesn't mean we need to cut it out. If we went that way, we'd never leave our four walls because of all the sin out there. Jesus ate with prostitues and tax collecters, for goodness sake! He never wavered, but He still met them.

Re: Seth Godin Shares “How To Change The System”

Josh Wagner — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:03:02 -0000

Simply put, it's "risky." You get noticed doing that, and corporate culture dictates you keep your head down to avoid problems.

Re: Five Ways to Comply with the New FTC Guidelines for Bloggers

Josh Wagner — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:12:51 -0000

I just released a WordPress plugin to add these disclosures to a post or page. Thank you for making your disclosure copy available!

Link to the plugin: http://wordpress.org/extend...

Re: When Breaking The Ice Goes Wrong

Josh Wagner — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:40:42 -0000

Not quite breaking the ice, but I was talking to a co-worker about our delivery driver, and how he was nuts because he listened to a certain talk radio host. She turned to me and said with a straight face, "I listen to that person all the time. Am I nuts?" I had no words... so I just moved on. Never lived that one down...

Re: Alex Muraro | 1140Kicks - yet another insane wordpress mash-up | Wordpress, Ruby On Rails, HTML5, CSS3, and much more

Josh Wagner — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:57:28 -0000

Just FYI, you should make sure on your 1140.css file that the note about removing his reset is commented out. Just noticed that was messing up the first .container call in that file.

Thanks a bunch for setting this up, making my coding much easier!

Re: Sacrifice Makes You Tired

Josh Wagner — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:51:42 -0000

Sometimes I think we need to put in the work to get to do the things we like. Think Jacob, he worked for 7 years and married an extra wife to finally marry Rachel, the one he wanted.

Sometimes it stinks. I'm right there with you. But there's a reason, you'll just have to look for it.

Re: Help Me Choose a New Life Plan Book Cover (Round 2)

Josh Wagner — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:41:00 -0000

I like the GPS image. For me, it's not that I don't know where I want to get to, but I don't quite know how. So, the GPS plus the subtitle really hooks me in.

Re: River Valley Church – You Are I Am (Review & CD Giveaway)

Josh Wagner — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:58:49 -0000

The song "Our God" has meant a ton to me this past year. Romans 8:31 is one of my favorite verses, and the song is wrapped around that concept. I so love every time I get to play that one!

Re: Creating Ambience with an MP3 Player

Josh Wagner — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:37:59 -0000

This is a totally brilliant idea. I'm a keys player and I hate that empty space between songs (unless it's intentional). Might have to suggest this idea to my band leader.

Re: Ultimate Ears

Josh Wagner — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:37:13 -0000

Funny, I was just talking about IEMs on your ChurchCreate post! I actually use UltimateEars, but not the custom stuff. I've used two models of their consumer facing stuff, and I love them. I've got the old version of the SuperFi 600vi, and they work well as IEMs. Don't feel as sturdy as I'd like them, but hey, I can't get everything. All things being equal, I'd buy their customs hands down.

Re: CREATIVE BRAIN FREEZE. CAN YOU HELP?

Josh Wagner — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:38:17 -0000

How about "Re-Stain".

Talking about baptism, staining yourself in Christ's colors, and we may still have old stains, but now they are covered with Christ. Also, the act of starting anew, dyeing yourself again to your old brightness. Just some thoughts...

Re: WordPress Help – custom search results

Josh Wagner — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:30:05 -0000

Ewan, I've written the code that you were asking for. If you're still interested (or if anyone else is for that matter), let me know.

Re: is it idolatry? part 2

Josh Wagner — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:57:14 -0000

This is such a touchy subject for today's world. Glad you have tackled it.

Those people are trying to purify the church. They just are not doing it *in love*. It's hard to love everyone. That's why we need Jesus to help. All people are God's Creation, and all have strayed (Romans 3:23). The act is bad, but the person still needs Jesus. We would do well to remember that, even when we say that homosexuality is wrong.

Re: is it idolatry? part 1

Josh Wagner — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:59:10 -0000

Wow, that's a really good question. One that I certainly haven't thought of in that way. I think the defense of heterosexuality is definitely something that the church (at least the Western church) has turned into some kind of idol. Disregarding for the moment what we think of homosexuality, I think we've made the issue into some kind of new Crusade.

Re: on baptisms

Josh Wagner — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:57:44 -0000

Not if you were baptized after you first gave your life to Christ, as far as I have seen and been taught.

Re: ctrl + alt + del

Josh Wagner — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:42:56 -0000

Preach that! Boy, do I need to hear that everyday.

Re: introspection

Josh Wagner — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:22:25 -0000

Amen.

Re: music + life

Josh Wagner — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:01:52 -0000

I've got so many I can't remember them. Newsboys' "Breakfast" is like an anthem from my middle school days. When I moved cross country I listened to their Step Up to the Microphone album non stop. Makes me a little sad still. I love music. So many meanings and memories!

Re: pretty good music artist you probably haven’t heard of #3

Josh Wagner — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:44:58 -0000

I saw that video and I loved it! Didn't even think of what band it could be. Thanks for the link.