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"I should be doing something else right now, but . . . . This a great post, to the point and well put. One simple change I have made is to stop using Firefox (or at least many of the 3rd party add-ons). I had so many bells and whistles going off, that to simply open my browser was to direct me to distraction. I use Safari almost exclusively (Mac and PC) - it loads and browses very quickly and I find the simplistic, minimal organization helpful in keeping me from chasing an on-line rabbit. If I'm going to Tweet on Twitter or browse FB, best for me to open a separate application or window, rather than have it ringing me up on my browser. I spend less time online that way. And then there is my iPhone. That's another issue. Thanks again for the post. OK, now back to . . ." - Bret Capranica

"Michael, thanks for this. I just glanced through PostRank. I am assuming it is the PostRank Analytics portion you are referring to (the $9.00 a month service)? Do you happen to use the PostRank subscription service? If so, how does it compare to Google Reader? Thanks for all of the great content. My recent post Tweets for 2009-12-05" - Bret Capranica

"It's inevitable. The video game junkie generation is beginng to take the reins of society. Everything can be reduced to a game. It's right up there with friends who tell me they play Wii for 'The exercise.' Puuleeze! However, church on the Wii makes we want to put a Wii on our Christmas list. Just don't tell anybody." - Bret Capranica

"Not sure if they are really from any Rite - who knows.  Funny and disturbing all the same." - Bret Capranica

This is excellent! - Bret Capranica

I wish they would simply ban cats altogether. - Bret Capranica

I am supposed to open this next council meeting in prayer. - Bret Capranica

This looks absolutely awesome - I can think of some excellent ways to use this. - Bret Capranica

Wow! - Bret Capranica

"Great Erick.  Which questions would you mark as \"application\" questions?  You have some good thinking questions and many that are tied directly discovering what the text says. Great job on these." - Bret Capranica

"Yeah, some of them are Mac only: Ecto, iWork, iMovie, & Pathfinder. But the others are apps I've used on both Windows and Mac. But, I must say, they are all a bit more fun when you do use them on a Mac :p" - Bret Capranica

"Thank you Aunty Lynda.  You have been and are much in our prayers here.  We love you." - Bret Capranica

Just look what Jesse Ventura has done to politics. - Bret Capranica

You knew it was coming: to disagree with Obama's policies is to reveal racial hatred. The propaganda in this article is absolutely unbelievable. - Bret Capranica

"Jason, thanks for responding to this.  What would you think are some of the necessary qualifications for a pastor that are not necessary for a church planter? I think you hit on something worth pursuing here.  Why is the essential difference between a church planter and a pastor? I don't hold that Paul was necessarily a pastor (an apostle), nor was Timothy (an apostolic representative) - but they obviously planted churches. Just curious." - Bret Capranica

"Stephen, thanks for these comments.  Carson's book is excellent.  Whitney is a perfect beginning point and refreshing material to fuel not only a passion for prayer, but practical growth in prayer. I would be interested to know of any further details that you are developing as you are personally growing in prayer or leading your congregation to deeper prayer." - Bret Capranica

"Norma, I will be praying for you.  It seems anytime we talk about the subject of prayer, we all tend to hang our heads.  I've never met someone who didn't see  need for greater improvement in their prayer life.  I'm with you." - Bret Capranica

This is an excellent review. - Bret Capranica

Yes, as President Bush reminded us 8 years ago, Islam is a religion of peace. Case in point. - Bret Capranica

"Scott, do you think the lack of using LifeWay material is the only (or primary) reason why you guys are not good Southern Baptists? Just curious :p" - Bret Capranica

Uh oh, this means my bro.-in-law is gonna have to shower more often. - Bret Capranica

Uh oh! I hope this is for the better. - Bret Capranica

"It was a big difficulty!  I think I survived." - Bret Capranica

"Stephen, I thought the article was excellent.  Do you have a link to the Strauch sermon?" - Bret Capranica

Finally! - Bret Capranica

"Thanks Aunt Lynda.  Glad to know the blog is helpful.  I plan to post a bit from Revelation also. I took sever Precept training classes (three levels) and found it to be some of the most helpful training for people to get into the word for themselves." - Bret Capranica

Oh, I have some Wisconsin friends who will not be too happy. I love it. - Bret Capranica

"Hey Monty - I think often of those foundational days we spent at Hillcrest.  My \"rural\" experience happened outside of Amarillo-a pretty rural area - especially back then. I never thought I would be out here - NEVER.  But I love it.  I'm humbled by the opportunities I've had and still have.   Great to hear from you - how thankful I am to know you walking with the Lord so faithfully." - Bret Capranica

"I figured you would help me out. Umm, I may just have to lay blame at you feet. The problem is that Kelly knows me all too well-she'll never buy it." - Bret Capranica

"VERY funny.  Yes a slightly different experience.  Maybe they read his comments and made a few adjustments." - Bret Capranica