Rusty Wood

About Rusty

I have a passion for technology and sharing how businesses, organizations, non-profits and individuals can use technology, the internet and social media in bridging the gap between offline and online business.

The Story … As Told Through the Christian Calendar

May 23, 2016 By Rusty Leave a Comment

The Christian calendar tells the story of God and His people by dividing the year into two major segments, each lasting approximately six months. The first part tells the story of Jesus – beginning in Advent with the anticipation of His birth and stretching all the way to Pentecost with the sending of the Holy Spirit.

Following in this great tradition, we too are re-telling the story of Jesus. As we enter into this great drama of God’s redemption, may we hear it again, fresh and new, and find ourselves to be more than hearers – that we might discover ourselves to be participants, because Jesus’ story has become our own.

Video from Christ Church Anglican

The Penultimate

May 18, 2013 By Rusty Leave a Comment

From “I Want to Live These Days With You“, a book of Daily Devotions from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Translated by O. C. Dean Jr.

The thrust of the Christian message is not for us to become like one of those biblical figures, but to be like Christ himself. This comes , however not through some kind of method, but from faith alone. Otherwise the Gospel would lose its price, its value. Costly grace would become cheep. . . .

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Bible App

May 15, 2013 By Rusty Leave a Comment

I like to take my iPad with me to Bible Study and so I’m frequently looking for a better Bible app or note taking app to use in class and at home. I’ve probably tried a half dozen different Bible apps on my iPad (all free versions) and recently found the Bible.is. app.