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2011-11-08T23:14:00.001-10:00

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Daniel Fast encouragement

2011-11-01T01:14:00.001-10:00

I hope you'll join REUNION HAWAII as we begin a 21 day Daniel Fast. If you're not sure what that is, listen to this: Danielfastday1.m4a Listen on Posterous Danielfastday1.m4a Listen on Posterous Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Tired of Whac-a-Mole with the devil?

2011-10-20T23:43:00.001-10:00

Are you as fed up as I am of playing Whac-a-Mole with the devil? (There's no "k" in whac -- I checked) It seems that we end up playing a perpetual game of Whac-a-Mole with our enemy as he pops up in this place, draws our fire, and then pops up elsewhere creating a constant series of distractions to the mission. In the case of church leaders and pastors, it is an endless series of attacks on

Selective marketing or political activism?

2011-10-07T12:09:00.001-10:00

Today in America, about 75% of adults identify themselves as Christians.(religioustolerance.org) About 3.8% of Americans identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. (Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law) — three point eight percent… less than 4 out of 100. So if we can accept these statistics as roughly correct within a margin of error, there are almost 20 times more Christians in

The downside of Hawaii life?

2011-09-22T11:03:00.001-10:00

When people learn that I live in Hawaii they have fantasies of lazy days spent lounging beneath a palm tree on a beautiful beach. Right. Those people have no idea about the cost of living here, that requires most people to work long hours, multiple jobs and barely get by. But I digress… I am hoping to make a trip to Israel in January, one of those study/tours that pastors take to experience the

Mentoring Class

2011-09-21T22:40:00.001-10:00

The Hawaii Ministry Development Center presents a six week course Introduction to Mentoring. This 6-week course will help you recognize the contribution of those who have helped shape you into who you are, and the importance of mentoring others. Every leader and everyone who aspires to become a leader should learn the fundamentals of mentoring. Instructor: Gary Langley mentoring class.pdf

Show this to your whiney, spoiled kid

2011-09-01T20:17:00.001-10:00

I came across this series of photos of children around the world and the places they sleep: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/04/where-children-sleep/ What an excellent reminder that this is not one world. If your kids start whining that their bedroom flatscreen TV is too small, or their wardrobe is six months old, take them through these photos and show them how some other kids in the

Don't you EVER sleep?

2011-08-26T22:37:00.001-10:00

I get asked that a lot… "Don't you EVER sleep?" I live in Hawaii, several time zones west of many of my friends, yet I seem to be online at all hours of the day and night posting on Twitter and Facebook.I'll let you in on a little secret. Almost every day I spend a block of time reading a few websites that keep me abreast of the latest developments in technology, the world of digital gadgets,

Three weeks at Highlands

2011-08-22T15:52:00.001-10:00

(What I took away from three consecutive Sundays at Church of the Highlands)Highlands is a good church. It’s probably a great church, in many ways. My son, daughter-in-law and now baby granddaughter attend there, and my son plays bass as part of the worship band rotation. I wanted to preface my observations with those statements because I do not want my random thoughts to be misconstrued as

Dear Delta

2011-06-13T23:12:00.001-10:00

Well, Delta… I've stuck with you as long as I could, but, as the old country song goes, you've got to know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em. A few years ago I realized that my life would involve more air travel than it had in the past, so I picked one airline for my travels so I would maximize mileage points. I picked Delta. Today I have been questioning that choice. I stuck with

Dear Apple - what this user would like

2011-06-03T20:46:00.001-10:00

I am a Mac fan. Big time. I use a MacBook Pro, an iPad2 and an iPhone4 and I love them all. That doesn't mean I never see things that could be better. Here are a few things I would love to see: The predictive text/auto-correct on the iPhone lacks one really simple, critical feature... the ability to learn or a user-definable dictionary. My last name is Langley. My iPhone wants to change that to

What are we to think of the death of the wicked?

2011-05-02T13:43:00.001-10:00

Twitter and Facebook were flooded last night with Theological battles over the proper Christian Response to the violent death of Osama Bin Laden. Great arguments on both sides were being made by people I respect. Great, scriptural, passionate arguments. Christianity Today even published a list of "The verses most quoted on Twitter and Facebook after the news of the death of Osama bin Laden" at

A reminder of why we do what we do

2011-04-27T21:46:00.001-10:00

I was in ROSS tonight picking up a belt. (I love it; I got it at ROSS — the commercial describes a lot of my wardrobe) I was not paying much attention to anyone else around me because, being a guy I don't really shop, I go like a man on a mission straight to the item I seek, walk to the nearest cashier, and pride myself on how quickly the mission was accomplished. But, I digress…A guy stopped me

Hey Christians; it's almost EARTH DAY

2011-04-19T15:33:00.001-10:00

I visited a really great mega-church in a major city. I enjoyed it a lot, actually, despite some of my personal reservations about mega-churches in general. It was a warm summer night, a mid-week service packed with more than 2,000 people and afterward they announced water baptism in a cluster of large above ground pools outside on the expansive grounds. It was appropriately celebratory and

A tech work-around just in time

2011-04-11T23:25:00.001-10:00

I solved a tech dilemma tonight that has bugged me since Christmas. It was one of those things that seemed that it should be easy, but everyone told me, "I don't think that can be done." It can be done. I just did it.I have used my MacBook Pro to make videos for a while, but the camera in my aging laptop is not very high resolution. My iPhone 4 shoots far better HD video. My wife got me a great

Spoilers

2011-04-07T15:41:00.001-10:00

I'm going to let you in on an amazing, and apparently well-kept, secret: America is not all one time zone. I know, that sounds crazy, right? It must not be common knowledge, because people who live in the Eastern and Central time zones are notorious for posting television spoilers. As soon as someone is voted off the island, off of idol, or the final play of the big game is made, there's always

The Dirty Truth About Honoraria

2011-04-04T11:10:00.001-10:00

"The way some Christian churches and other organizations pay their speakers, it makes me embarrassed to be a member of the same faith."http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/149253-the-dirty-truth-about-honoriara.htmlJohn Stackhouse said it so well (and it needed to be said) that I am posting this link for your consideration and discussion. Posted via email from Kahu Gary

The Ministry Development Process in Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy

2011-04-02T21:30:00.001-10:00

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The Ministry Development Process in Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy

2011-04-02T21:21:00.001-10:00

The Ministry Development Processin Hawaii Church of God of Prophecy In addition to the formal written expectations of the denomination, I have my own personal, unofficial criteria for endorsing candidates for ministry ordination that I believe to be equally or more important. These are some of the important elements in the process of obtaining ministry credentials & Ordination in the

Clarifying the ministry credential process

2011-04-02T00:07:00.001-10:00

In addition to the written expectations of the denomination, I have my own personal, unofficial criteria for endorsing candidates for ministry ordination. Important elements in the process of obtaining Ministry credentials & Ordination in the Hawaii Church of God of ProphecyPersonal Spiritual Formation should be demonstrated in PrayerBible studySmall group participationWorshipReflection/

Furious!

2011-04-01T14:43:00.001-10:00

No… I am not furious; that's the name of a really nice new worship song:Artist: Bethel LiveAlbum: Be Lifted HighReview: http://bit.ly/ibR0QAPurchase: http://bit.ly/hMJwNdLed by Jeremy RiddlePhotos from: http://bit.ly/eCO6sz. Amazing shots!Lyrics: (Jeremy Riddle, © BETHEL MUSIC)Nothing can tear us fromThe grip of His mighty loveWe've only glimpsed, His vast affectionHeard whispers of, His heart

My Dental recommendation

2011-04-01T10:25:00.001-10:00

Few people enjoy going to the dentist, but having a good dentist reduces the anxiety. I have recommended Dr. Steve Kumasaka to dozens of people, and they have all told me "THANKS!" The office is next door to the Kaneohe Hawaii Post Office... not fancy at all... just below 808 Tattoo. Great cosmetic and family dentistry, and a Mac user, too! Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Happy 35th birthday to Apple, Inc.

2011-04-01T08:50:00.001-10:00

"It's no joke: Apple Inc. turns 35 today.On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne (who 12 days later sold his share of the startup for a meager US$2,300) founded Apple Computer. As a newborn, Apple intended to sell low-cost, hand-manufactured microcomputer components to fellow members of the localHomebrew Computer Club."http://www.tuaw.com/2011/04/01/happy-

Is Twitter for Everybody? (businessesgrow.com)

2011-04-01T00:42:00.001-10:00

Is Twitter for Everybody? http://www.businessesgrow.com/2011/03/30/is-twitter-for-everybody/ Posted via email from Kahu Gary

A strong word for young believers

2011-03-31T23:34:00.001-10:00

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A thoughtful post on reconciling truth and grace

2011-03-31T22:58:00.001-10:00

"Midtown Atlanta, Gay Men, The Closet, Churches, Jesus and Me"http://www.shauninthecity.com/2011/03/midtown-atlanta-gay-men-the-closet-churches-jesus.html Posted via email from Kahu Gary

The things you find online during random searches!

2011-03-31T18:06:00.001-10:00

http://cogop.smugmug.com/People/InternationalPresbyters/International-Presbytery/14098194_FRrVL#1039304778_mjMtQ Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Graphic Designer's Delight

2011-03-31T16:58:00.001-10:00

http://gizmodo.com/#!5787712/a-garden-filled-with-typography/gallery/1 Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Graphic Designer's delight

2011-03-31T16:56:00.001-10:00

http://gizmodo.com/#!5787712/a-garden-filled-with-typography/gallery/1 Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Still drink bottled water? REALLY?

2011-03-31T14:49:00.001-10:00

"Compared ti a liter of tap water, producing a liter of bottled water requires as much as 2,000 times more energy."—40days.bloodwatermission.com Posted via email from Kahu Gary

Beyond QR Codes?

2011-03-29T21:34:00.001-10:00

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2009/08/03/bokodes/ Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous

Is Social Media just a fad?

2011-03-25T08:47:00.001-10:00

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Receive donations on your ministry website

2011-03-23T12:55:00.001-10:00

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Receive donations on site

2011-03-23T11:41:00.001-10:00

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Receive donation on site

2011-03-23T11:35:00.001-10:00

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Helping Japan (without money!)

2011-03-18T12:17:00.001-10:00

Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Japan. Many of us in Hawaii have strong connections to that nation… family, friends, and business links. The economy in Hawaii is not very strong and many people have wanted to do something to help, but feel helpless because they just don't have much money themselves.Here is a way you can do something that will make a big difference and cost

FRANCIS CHAN's latest message to the Cornerstone church

2011-03-03T01:27:00.001-10:00

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Guaranteed to cost me some friends

2011-02-26T18:50:00.001-10:00

I know — I should keep my mouth shut sometimes, because holding strong opinions about controversial issues has caused me more problems, and lost me more friends, than I can list here. Having said that, here I go…I love the social conscience and social consciousness of my younger friends in ministry. They promote the purchase of fair-trade products, decrying the exploitation of workers in

The glamour of Delta travel?

2011-02-21T11:45:00.001-10:00

When I was much younger I thought that the idea of traveling the world seemed really glamorous. Now that I travel a lot those illusions have been shattered. I fly Delta when possible in order to accumulate frequent-flyer miles faster. I use a Delta American Express Card to buy tickets in order to gain 1 free checked bag per person in my party. I am a loyal customer, but I am starting to think

Experiencing LeaderSHIFT Together

2011-01-22T17:26:00.001-10:00

Enrollment is now open for our first leadership course, Experiencing LeaderSHIFT Together. Fueled by the drive to be bigger and better, today’s church has adopted principles and practices created by the corporate world. The result is a toxic mix of the spiritual and the secular, where success is measured in numbers and pastors are encouraged to become CEO superstars. Experiencing LeaderSHIFT

Christian Leadership recommended reading

2010-12-29T13:51:00.001-10:00

Someone this week expressed an interest in book suggestions in the area of Christian Leadership. I'm posting this list for him and others interested in the subject. Many of these books are from my Fuller Theological Seminary courses in the Master of Arts in Global Leadership (MAGL) program, while others are just from my growing library. A major part of Christian Leadership is personal spiritual

The "no white part" of the Daniel Fast

2010-12-29T10:24:00.001-10:00

var agent=navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase(); var is_iphone = (agent.indexOf('mobile')!=-1) && ((agent.indexOf('iphone')!=-1) || (agent.indexOf('ipod')!=-1)); if (is_iphone) { $('quicktime_embed-oBGqyEaFui').show(); $('flash_embed-oBGqyEaFui').hide(); } else { $('flash_embed-oBGqyEaFui').show(); $('quicktime_embed-oBGqyEaFui').hide(); } Posted via email from Kahu Gary's

An audio introduction to the concept of a Daniel Fast

2010-12-29T10:23:00.001-10:00

var agent=navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase(); var is_iphone = (agent.indexOf('mobile')!=-1) && ((agent.indexOf('iphone')!=-1) || (agent.indexOf('ipod')!=-1)); if (is_iphone) { $('quicktime_embed-CiHbgBrtvC').show(); $('flash_embed-CiHbgBrtvC').hide(); } else { $('flash_embed-CiHbgBrtvC').show(); $('quicktime_embed-CiHbgBrtvC').hide(); } Posted via email from Kahu Gary's

Season of Seeking audio #1

2010-12-29T10:20:00.001-10:00

var agent=navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase(); var is_iphone = (agent.indexOf('mobile')!=-1) && ((agent.indexOf('iphone')!=-1) || (agent.indexOf('ipod')!=-1)); if (is_iphone) { $('quicktime_embed-zadfhboCBE').show(); $('flash_embed-zadfhboCBE').hide(); } else { $('flash_embed-zadfhboCBE').show(); $('quicktime_embed-zadfhboCBE').hide(); } The introductory audio recording to

TSA groping

2010-11-13T18:42:00.001-10:00

The recent outcry over the TSA giving two equally offensive options to travellers — a revealing full body scan or a full body intrusive groping — will inevitably result in an outcry and backlash from flight crews and frequent flyers. I think there might be an interesting lawsuit in the making, too. The TSA claims the groping is done by agents of the same gender of the person being searched. Will

A missionary in a foreign culture

2010-11-03T14:53:00.001-10:00

Allow me to introduce myself. I am a missionary in a foreign culture.Oh, I don't mean Hawaii as a location so much. We came to these islands about 30 years ago, burned out bridges to Alabama and adopted this place as home. I love it here. I don't mean I love the sun, sand and surf (those are nice extras) -- I mean I love the people of Hawaii and the place. I have failed and succeeded here, reared

Keep this picture in mind at the polls

2010-11-02T00:15:00.001-10:00

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Is It True That “1 in 10 Teens Has Had a Same-Sex Partner”? – Kevin DeYoung

2010-11-01T12:39:00.001-10:00

Be suspicious of statistics, especially those that seem too good or too bad or too surprising to be true. You may have seen this amazing news headline: 1 in 10 Teens Has Had a Same-Sex Partner. The story on AOL Health begins this way: Nearly one in ten teens has had a same-sex partner — double what previous research has shown, according to a surprising new study. The latest findings,

Be smart, Hawaii - look FORWARD!

2010-10-26T15:31:00.001-10:00

It's one week before the critical election in Hawaii, an election in which the voters of my wonderful state will make a choice of a future-forward outlook or the plantation politics of the past. The winds of political change are really roaring across America and the agenda of the current Presidential Administration and the current Congress is being soundly repudiated and rejected by the

To my voting friends in Hawaii

2010-10-13T23:59:00.001-10:00

Let's start with the requisite disclaimer: As a pastor and church leader I make it a point to see that my church never endorses candidates or takes partisan sides in elections.We never tell anyone who to vote for. It's important that I make that clear; I write this as a private citizen stating my personal views.This looks like a really tight election season here in Hawaii. In the race for

The tools keep getting better!

2010-10-12T08:11:00.001-10:00

I am writing this note on my iPhone using the FREE Posterous app. It will turn this into a Twitter update & also update my Facebook status. One app to rule them all. Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous

Want to feel really old and out-of-touch?

2010-08-17T03:39:00.001-10:00

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Connect with my church on Facebook

2010-07-08T10:58:00.001-10:00

REUNION Hawaii

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If ever, NOW!

2010-07-07T21:30:00.001-10:00

As a pastor and church leader I make it a point to see that my church never endorses candidates or takes partisan sides in elections. We certainly encourage our people to vote and participate in the political process, but we never tell anyone WHO to vote for. I wanted to make that clear, so that what I say next is clearly understood to be my personal view as a citizen, completely apart from my

"But... I was BORN this way!"

2010-07-07T13:22:00.000-10:00

The debate over nature vs nurture in the matter of same-sex marriage keeps coming up. The argument goes like this: you can't hold it against me that I am attracted to people of the same gender… I believe i was BORN this way, so it is just how I am wired!" The science on this matter is inconclusive, at best, and confusing, at worst. Battling experts make claims refuted by the studies of others.

Lingle's veto - my thoughts

2010-07-06T23:19:00.001-10:00

There's a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell.Sure, those people appear to be having a good time, but all that laughter will end in heartbreak.Proberbs 14:12-13 (The Message)I am old enough, at 60, to have a bit of perspective on issues that the passionate young often lack. I hear people saying that the issue of same-gender marriage, or the exact

TEDTalks (video) - Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? - Derek Sivers (2009)

2010-06-28T14:00:00.001-10:00

Check out this episode of TEDTalks (video) at Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? - Derek Sivers (2009) - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TEDTalks_video/~3/u7p6qmHV1s0/755 Sent from my iPad Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous

Strike up Ruffles and Flourishes! GOAL!

2010-05-03T13:57:00.001-10:00

This morning I achieved my goal weight of 180 pounds. (He pauses, waiting for the cheers of the crowd to die sown…) I am very happy to have attained this goal, and hope to keep losing; I'm setting modest incremental goals, so I think I will go for 175 and see how that works. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

One pound over goal weight!

2010-05-01T10:52:00.001-10:00

Sooooo close. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

So close!

2010-04-30T10:04:00.001-10:00

Under two pounds now until my first goal weight. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Hawaii Voters – Please remember in November

2010-04-29T20:24:00.001-10:00

Here are the people who need to file for unemployment. They are the members of the Hawaii House of Representatives who ignored the expressed will of the electorate and pulled a Pearl Harbor style sneak attack in the final hours of the Legislative Session, Passing HB444, the Civil Unions bill. Keep this list handy. If any of these people are from your area, please vote for anyone with a pulse who

Turning 11, Pushing 60

2010-04-27T14:00:00.001-10:00

Today is April 27, 2010 -- a milestone day for my Compassion sponsored child, Felma. I sent her Birthday Cards weeks ago, and arranged for a gift to be purchased for her, but I wish I could be in Davao to sing "Happy Birthday" to her and give her a hug. She's an adorable kid. I told people that I thought I won the sponsored child lottery when I met her. I pray for her often, think of her often,

2 Pounds to go!

2010-04-25T08:31:00.001-10:00

The goal is in sight... so very close. Just two more pounds til I hit my 180 target! You can do it, too. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Almost there!

2010-04-25T00:54:00.001-10:00

My goal was to lose down to 180, and I am only 2.4 pounds from reaching that goal! Once I hit it, I'll set a new goal of 170-175 range. I feel better without lugging around basically the weight of a heavy bowling ball, most of which was in my gut. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Not as bad as I feared

2010-04-19T14:55:00.001-10:00

After 2 weeks in Korea, eating what was served to me, I really worried that I had gained all my weight back. After resuming my treadmill habit today I weighed in and... TA-DA!... only 1.7 pounds gained! Posted via email from Formerly Fat

The effect of the American Diet?

2010-04-11T15:19:00.001-10:00

Michelangelo's David... …after eating the American diet for a couple of years. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Land of the Morning Calm? Really?

2010-04-08T13:34:00.001-10:00

I am in Korea, which, I am told, is the Land of the Morning Calm. That name is either meant to be irony, or it was given by someone who has never been to Korea. Koreans get up early. Really, really early. It seems to be part of the national DNA. They get up early, I am told to pray. This is a practice near and dear to Korean Christians' hearts, but I learned this week that the practice predates

Eye-opening international perspectives

2010-04-06T17:15:00.001-10:00

I am in a class with a very diverse international group of students. They come from all across Asia… India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar… many of them from Muslim-dominant nations. I have listened today to hours of those students expressing their world-views in regards to Islamic fundamentalism, America and our American leadership. It has been an eye-opener. There is pretty

Pre-Korea weigh-in

2010-04-03T10:03:00.001-10:00

Down another pound+! Gary Langley Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Travelocity - Hawaiian Air - Korean Air problem

2010-03-30T08:25:00.001-10:00

Just had a frustrating circular pass-the-buck customer service fiasco, and thought I would issue a warning. The story: I am traveling to Korea with an associate this Saturday. I booked the flight months ago using Travelocity, a service I have used successfully before. I purchased a ticket on Hawaiian Airlines because the dates and flight times were right, and the price was right. As it turns out

Hang on - they're coming for your freedom

2010-03-23T09:53:00.001-10:00

20 Ways ObamaCare Will Take Away Our FreedomsBy David Hogberg The sections described below are taken from HR 3590 as agreed to by the Senate and from the reconciliation bill as displayed by the Rules Committee.1. You are young and don’t want health insurance? You are starting up a small business and need to minimize expenses, and one way to do that is to forego health insurance? Tough. You have

Real practical advice: sandwiches

2010-03-22T12:20:00.001-10:00

I love being thinner. I feel stronger, have more energy, look better in my clothes (to the extent that is possible) and actually get physically ill when I eat something unhealthy! This is a HUGE lifestyle change for a guy raised in the south eating pretty much everything fried, and bread-bread-bread at every meal. Still, sometimes I miss the taste and texture of bread. Bread is not evil. Jesus

Another pound down

2010-03-21T00:04:00.001-10:00

Posting a day early since I plan to be out and about all day Monday and might forget to do it. I am down exactly one more pound for the week, despite being locked in my office for days on end completing papers and projects during Fuller finals week, which meant I did NOT eat as well or as often as normal, and I probably nervously snacked more. I am pretty sure I didn't drink nearly as much

The ides of March weigh-in

2010-03-15T09:34:00.001-10:00

The magic number for this week is 185.7 pounds. That's a loss of 1.2 pounds for the past week, so the downward trend continues. A loss of a pound a week works well for me at this stage. Think about it… if a person could lose a pound a week, that would be 52 pounds per year. (The inverse of this is the way weight gain creeps up on us. If we GAIN a pound a week, we put on more than 50 pounds in a

10 Newbie Twitter Mistakes Made By Businesses

2010-03-08T18:00:00.001-10:00

http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/179967 Posted via email from HIM Tech Breakout Session

March 8 weigh-in

2010-03-08T12:08:00.001-10:00

There you have it. 186.9 -- actually just under a half pound MORE than a week ago, but that's a relief. I spent a large part of the past week at a conference, eating out, having buffet lunches with not always the most healthy options, sitting in sessions 12 hours a day unable to eat meals on a good schedule and no exercise. I was really thinking "this weigh-in could be a disaster… I might have

What's a Magic Jack, and does it work?

2010-03-05T09:50:00.001-10:00

Magic Jack is NOT free, but it deserves to be mentioned for its value to churches and non-profit organizations operating internationally. It is a consumer version of Voice Over IP… that means that instead of your phone call being transmitted over the normal system of telephone wires, your call is carried over the internet. Each Magic Jack has a unique phone number assigned to it. NOTE: Hawaii

The advantages of a Google Voice number

2010-03-03T01:10:00.001-10:00

Google Voice is a FREE service that assigns a unique phone number to you, as an individual -- it is not tied to a landline, cell phone or ANY phone at all. You can assign (and REassign) that unique number to ring any of your phones, all of your phones, or any combination of phones of your choosing.(The downside of Google Voice for those of us in Hawaii is that they have no 808 Area Code numbers,

A simple explanation of Skype

2010-03-03T00:42:00.001-10:00

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What is Twitter, and why would I want it?

2010-03-03T00:20:00.001-10:00

This little video explains the general idea of Twitter in easy-to-understand terms…This is a blog article (I didn't write it - I'm just sharing it) that explains some of the benefits of using Twitter.http://www.doshdosh.com/ways-you-can-use-twitter/And here's a video tutorial on how to sign up and get started with a FREE Twitter account! Posted via email from HIM Tech Breakout Session

An overview of social networking

2010-03-03T00:13:00.001-10:00

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Poll Anywhere basics explained

2010-03-02T23:33:00.001-10:00

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When looking for a new church, I...

2010-03-02T22:56:00.001-10:00

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Café Church

2010-03-01T11:23:00.001-10:00

My professor for Theology & Culture, Dr. John Drane, posted something very interesting today about an out-of-the-box ministry opportunity."Two major UK coffee shop chains (Costa, a UK brand. and Gloria Jean's, an Australian company) are in partnership with Christians to facilitate what are being called cafe churches. Every local manager now has instructions from head office about how to go

March 1 Weigh-In

2010-02-28T21:54:00.001-10:00

I did my weekly weigh-in a few hours early this week, since I will be on the run all day Monday and won't have time to do it.My weight this week? 186.5 — that's down another 2.4 pounds since last week! My starting weight was 199.8 so this represents a total weight loss of 13.3 pounds in 5 weeks, an average of 2.66 pounds per week! I am wearing clothing now I had shoved to the back of the closet

Week 4 weigh-in: If I were a stock, I'd be up 1/2

2010-02-22T13:06:00.001-10:00

(Sorry for the blurry photo!) Yep - I am actually UP 1/2 pound this week. It was a week of introducing more variety back into my diet, eating on the run, and less discipline that past weeks just because of my schedule. Restaurants are my enemy while I try to maintain a steady weight loss, and this is a period of my life when restaurants will be unavoidable. I am not terribly discouraged by

Week 3 weigh-in: a milestone!

2010-02-15T12:08:00.001-10:00

I broke a psychological barrier at this weigh-in; I now weigh LESS than 190 for the first time in decades. 118.4 means I lost only another 1.8 pounds, but it seems really significant to break below 190. We went out for Valentine's Day/Amy's Birthday, and chose Tanaka of Tokyo as a healthier option -- grilled, fresh foods, smaller portions… we even broke the diet at that meal with a tiny piece

Stalled this week?

2010-02-12T17:40:00.001-10:00

This was the week for the introduction of a few more foods into the diet, and -- honesty and transparency here -- I feel stalled. I mean I will be shocked if I lost ANY weight at all this week. I didn't go nuts… I have had maybe 2 or 3 slices of whole grain bread all week, half a banana, a couple of small bowls of Cheerios with Smart Balance milk, some sweet potato… but no sweets, no mashed

Felma on my mind

2010-02-08T17:40:00.001-10:00

This week marks the one year anniversary of a life-changing trip and met a little girl who embedded herself into my heart. On February 10, 2009 I boarded a flight in Honolulu headed for Manila, in The Philippines, and then further south to Davao, in Mindanao. A few days later, on Valentine's Day — my wife, Amy's birthday — I came face to face with a smiling 9-year-old girl named Felma dressed

14-day weight loss weigh-in

2010-02-08T12:45:00.003-10:00

There's the magic scales photo. As of this morning I have lost a total of 9.6 pounds since I started 14 days ago — that's 4.8% of my original body weight. My starting weight was 199.8 and the first week I lost 6.1 pounds, weighing in at 193.7. This morning's weigh-in at 190.2 equals a second week loss of another 3.5 pounds. I confess: I was hoping for just 1/4 pound more loss to take me into

14-day weight loss weigh-in

2010-02-08T12:45:00.001-10:00

Getting a little greener

2010-02-04T17:46:00.001-10:00

I have never been much of an environmentalist, frankly. I don't toss rubbish out the car window or pour motor oil in the storm drains, but I have never been very proactively green. But I'm trying. I just took notice of how many plastic bottles we go through in a week at our home, and it started bothering me. We are not a large family but between the water, juice and soda we discard dozens weekly

Week 1 weigh-in

2010-02-01T11:18:00.001-10:00

Total weight-loss on for the first week: 6.1 pounds. SIX POINT ONE POUNDS in one week. Not "Biggest-Loser" loss, but a great start. Posted via email from Formerly Fat

Week 1 weigh-in

2010-02-01T11:13:00.001-10:00

Total weight-loss on for the first week: 6.1 pounds. SIX POINT ONE POUNDS in one week. Not "Biggest-Loser" loss, but a great start. Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous

Honolulu 2010 • The HIM Conference

2010-01-29T00:19:00.001-10:00

One of the highlights of my year, every year, is the Hawaiian Islands Ministries Christian equipping conference. In a lot of ways it is like a big family reunion for the Christian community in Hawaii. There's a real sense of unity and excitement when we all get together, worship together and learn together. I have attended for years and have built up a list of favorite speakers… Francis Chan,

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2010-01-28T01:14:00.001-10:00

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Pleasantly plump isn't so pleasant

2010-01-28T01:12:00.001-10:00

Feeling fat? Yeah… I can relate. I have a genetic propensity to pudge. I come from a family of fatties. I always attributed it to being raised in the south, with a pretty bad diet. If you have lived in the deep south, you know of what I speak. If you have never spent time below the Mason-Dixon Line, let me explain southern cuisine and cooking for you: get a cast iron skillet, dump in a generous

Day 3 breakfast • 2 eggs & ham

2010-01-27T10:35:00.001-10:00

Not green eggs... boiled eggs. Treadmill goes better with some Francis Chan audio book inspiration and motivation. "Serving God leftovers..." never fails to get to me. I will avoid the scales til next Monday, but I actually feel like I am starting to lose weight on day 3. Is that even possible? Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous

Day 3 breakfast • 2 eggs & ham

2010-01-27T10:19:00.001-10:00

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Day 2 • Healthy dinner

2010-01-26T18:01:00.001-10:00

Grilled salmon, fresh green beans and squash. Posted via email from Kahu Gary's posterous