Comments for FaithEngineer http://www.faithengineer.com Where Ministry and Technology Converge Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:14:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Bored Generation by Ann http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/03/the-bored-generation.html/comment-page-1#comment-858 Ann Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:14:28 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1730#comment-858 Great post -- really love your ideas for a "cure." Great ideas for families to implement! I'm with Jenni, though, they need to see US setting this example!!! Great post — really love your ideas for a "cure." Great ideas for families to implement! I'm with Jenni, though, they need to see US setting this example!!!

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-849 Mike Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:19:40 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-849 Thanks Cody for the recommendation. I'll check it out Thanks Cody for the recommendation. I’ll check it out

]]> Comment on The Bored Generation by Jenni http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/03/the-bored-generation.html/comment-page-1#comment-848 Jenni Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:16 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1730#comment-848 I think that we train our kids to be entertained from the very time the enter the world. We have exersaucers, baby Einstein, mobiles, lights, sounds. It does them a disservice when they learn that it is everyone else's job to entertain them. They forget how to be still. The sad thing is we are the ones setting that example. Good post! I would type more but I am getting bored with this.... I think that we train our kids to be entertained from the very time the enter the world. We have exersaucers, baby Einstein, mobiles, lights, sounds. It does them a disservice when they learn that it is everyone else's job to entertain them. They forget how to be still. The sad thing is we are the ones setting that example. Good post! I would type more but I am getting bored with this….

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Cody http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-844 Cody Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:40 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-844 Theres a really good program called Deep Freeze its made by Faronics corp. It resets the specified drive every time the computer is turned off and if you needed to update it you can disable it with a password. Theres a really good program called Deep Freeze its made by Faronics corp. It resets the specified drive every time the computer is turned off and if you needed to update it you can disable it with a password.

]]> Comment on Should We Dress Up in Church? by Stella Stefanie http://www.faithengineer.com/2007/11/should-we-dress-up-in-church.html/comment-page-1#comment-831 Stella Stefanie Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:47:27 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/2007/11/should-we-dress-up-in-church.html#comment-831 In my church, I have seen people dress very inappropriately for church. Especially in warm weather, when the women come in short shorts, wearing flipflops, and immodest tops. The men are not far behind the ladies, also with shorts, flip-flops, or dirty sneakers. I don't think the question above was for deciding what was appropriate such as suits, ties, or casual wear like slacks and sport shir ts. On approaching friends who are dressed as I mentioned above, short shorts, etc. I am told that God, is glad to see them, no matter what they are wearing. Maybe so, but , would they go to a formal wedding reception dressed that way? I think not. That's when the best bib and tucker come out. Sometimes new duds are purchased for the occasion, and frankly, it makes me sick. In my church, I have seen people dress very inappropriately for church. Especially in warm weather, when the women come in short shorts, wearing flipflops, and immodest tops. The men are not far behind the ladies, also with shorts, flip-flops, or dirty sneakers. I don't think the question above was for deciding what was appropriate such as suits, ties, or casual wear like slacks and sport shir ts. On approaching friends who are dressed as I mentioned above, short shorts, etc. I am told that God, is glad to see them, no matter what they are wearing. Maybe so, but , would they go to a formal wedding reception dressed that way? I think not. That's when the best bib and tucker come out. Sometimes new duds are purchased for the occasion, and frankly, it makes me sick.

]]> Comment on Love Never Dies … by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/03/love-never-dies.html/comment-page-1#comment-827 Mike Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:56:36 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1695#comment-827 Thanks so much for sharing. We have all been touched by their story and their faith. The family is in our prayers. Thanks so much for sharing. We have all been touched by their story and their faith. The family is in our prayers.

]]> Comment on Love Never Dies … by Mrs. Rod O. Gragg http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/03/love-never-dies.html/comment-page-1#comment-825 Mrs. Rod O. Gragg Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:08:55 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1695#comment-825 I have been a friend of Rogers and Chris from jr. high school on. Their 35 years of marriage was a remarkable walk of Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. I can testify that all the good things you may have heard about these two believers is true. Their legacy of Faith continues in their 5 young adult children and 2 grand sons. Rogers started out with "Jesus plus nothing" as all one needs to be successful in this life. He allowed Christ to take his painful experiences and from them build a man of real conviction and 'character. God richly blessed him with life long Christian friends, a Godly wife and a wonderful family. His example of what a loving father and husband should be has stood the test of time and the fruits of that family will live on and on. They have loved and touched so many others lives--and they have been loved by so many. . To God be the glory. Mrs. Cindy Outlaw Gragg I have been a friend of Rogers and Chris from jr. high school on. Their 35 years of marriage was a remarkable walk of Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. I can testify that all the good things you may have heard about these two believers is true. Their legacy of Faith continues in their 5 young adult children and 2 grand sons. Rogers started out with "Jesus plus nothing" as all one needs to be successful in this life. He allowed Christ to take his painful experiences and from them build a man of real conviction and 'character. God richly blessed him with life long Christian friends, a Godly wife and a wonderful family. His example of what a loving father and husband should be has stood the test of time and the fruits of that family will live on and on. They have loved and touched so many others lives–and they have been loved by so many. . To God be the glory. Mrs. Cindy Outlaw Gragg

]]> Comment on Should We Dress Up in Church? by john http://www.faithengineer.com/2007/11/should-we-dress-up-in-church.html/comment-page-1#comment-824 john Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:46:48 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/2007/11/should-we-dress-up-in-church.html#comment-824 Its about dressing our best not dressing up. Dressing our best will differ for everyone. Its about dressing our best not dressing up. Dressing our best will differ for everyone.

]]> Comment on Unleash by brad http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/03/unleash.html/comment-page-1#comment-811 brad Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:20:27 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1689#comment-811 Great post Mike--- looking forward to meeting you --- hopefully the snow will be all cleared out and you'll get that break in the weather you are looking for! Be safe traveling... One Love, B.CooP* Great post Mike— looking forward to meeting you — hopefully the snow will be all cleared out and you'll get that break in the weather you are looking for! Be safe traveling…

One Love,
B.CooP*

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-798 Mike Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:46:38 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-798 Multiple users is definitely a problem. I've already changed admin rights to prevent anyone else from installing anything. I wish I could say the same thing about my windows experience. I haven't had too many problems on my own computer, but I have sure fixed tons of other peoples problems. Most can be traced back to viruses/malware, or driver and registry problems. With so many hardware combinations, inevitably you will run into driver issues. For example, the church computer has a video capture card, a high-end graphics card and is hooked up through firewire to the sound board for recording. There are lots of variables that can cause potential problems. The software you use also makes a difference. At my former job, the high end CAD packages were constantly crashing and locking up the high end windows workstations we were using. It seems that the harder you push the computers, the more problems you have. More complexity=greater problems I used to be a huge windows fan, until I got a mac. While macs do still have problems, they do tend to protect the user a little from their own stupidity. Windows gives you easy access to many things that can cause problems. The closed hardware architecture on a mac prevents competition, but it does give them the ability to better test their software. The biggest need I see for windows is to protect the system from being so easily hijacked by malware and viruses. Multiple users is definitely a problem. I've already changed admin rights to prevent anyone else from installing anything. I wish I could say the same thing about my windows experience. I haven't had too many problems on my own computer, but I have sure fixed tons of other peoples problems. Most can be traced back to viruses/malware, or driver and registry problems. With so many hardware combinations, inevitably you will run into driver issues. For example, the church computer has a video capture card, a high-end graphics card and is hooked up through firewire to the sound board for recording. There are lots of variables that can cause potential problems.

The software you use also makes a difference. At my former job, the high end CAD packages were constantly crashing and locking up the high end windows workstations we were using. It seems that the harder you push the computers, the more problems you have. More complexity=greater problems

I used to be a huge windows fan, until I got a mac. While macs do still have problems, they do tend to protect the user a little from their own stupidity. Windows gives you easy access to many things that can cause problems. The closed hardware architecture on a mac prevents competition, but it does give them the ability to better test their software. The biggest need I see for windows is to protect the system from being so easily hijacked by malware and viruses.

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Rob http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-797 Rob Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:16:06 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-797 I don't think your problem is as much Windows as it multiple users on the computer that install who knows what. I've been a happy Windows user for almost 2 decades now and have never had any issues on my personal computers. That said, I know people that have Macs that have tons of problems on them (crashes, freeze-ups, virus, etc) When it comes to computers, the user is the danger, for sure. I think installing updates only on Monday and Tuesday is a great idea and limiting users is the key. I don't think your problem is as much Windows as it multiple users on the computer that install who knows what. I've been a happy Windows user for almost 2 decades now and have never had any issues on my personal computers. That said, I know people that have Macs that have tons of problems on them (crashes, freeze-ups, virus, etc) When it comes to computers, the user is the danger, for sure. I think installing updates only on Monday and Tuesday is a great idea and limiting users is the key.

]]> Comment on Controlling Computers Remotely by Maggie Hibma http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/01/controlling-computers-remotely.html/comment-page-1#comment-794 Maggie Hibma Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:57 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1550#comment-794 Hi Mike, Thanks for your great review of LogMeIn. We are always on the lookout for great user stories, and it's nice to hear you are having a positive experience with LogMeIn. Please let me know if you have any further comments and questions – we’re also on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks, Maggie Hibma Social Media Coordinator @LogMeInNews Hi Mike,

Thanks for your great review of LogMeIn. We are always on the lookout for great user stories, and it's nice to hear you are having a positive experience with LogMeIn.

Please let me know if you have any further comments and questions – we’re also on Twitter and Facebook.

Thanks,
Maggie Hibma
Social Media Coordinator
@LogMeInNews

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-792 Mike Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-792 On this particular computer the problem was the Adobe Flash upgrade. It didn't cause a blue screen, instead the computer just froze up. However, I had another computer that blue-screened at bootup that possibly did have the problem you mentioned. In fixing the computer, I ran across several sites that mentioned this, but I did see some conflicting accounts. I ran several scans through Norton on the aforementioned computer, but I think I'll go back and try Avira on it now that you mentioned this. Thanks for the tip. The main problem with the blue screen was that it prevented the computer from booting in safe mode as well. The only way to login was by booting off the Windows CD. The frustrating part of this is that you have to be an expert to fix any windows computer. And even then, most experts won't spend the time to fix it correctly. Most shops will just format the drive and reinstall windows. The joys of working on computers :-) On this particular computer the problem was the Adobe Flash upgrade. It didn't cause a blue screen, instead the computer just froze up.

However, I had another computer that blue-screened at bootup that possibly did have the problem you mentioned. In fixing the computer, I ran across several sites that mentioned this, but I did see some conflicting accounts. I ran several scans through Norton on the aforementioned computer, but I think I'll go back and try Avira on it now that you mentioned this. Thanks for the tip.

The main problem with the blue screen was that it prevented the computer from booting in safe mode as well. The only way to login was by booting off the Windows CD. The frustrating part of this is that you have to be an expert to fix any windows computer. And even then, most experts won't spend the time to fix it correctly. Most shops will just format the drive and reinstall windows. The joys of working on computers :-)

]]> Comment on Updating Windows Can Be Dangerous To Your Health by Kevin http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/updating-windows.html/comment-page-1#comment-791 Kevin Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:39:26 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1678#comment-791 Just wanted to mention that a recent Windows update has been exposing a rootkit that doesn't get noticed by most virus programs. The update changed a file that the rootkit depended on, which caused the blue screen. Rolling back to a system restore point in this situation is very bad because it will restore the system file the rootkit depended on and allow it to keep collecting data and/or serving files. I recently found some malware due to a blue screen on a computer I use. I would recommend anyone who gets a blue screen do a deep scan using software that also checks for rootkits. Avira makes a good (and free) product that you can run from a boot disk, which ensures that the rootkit won't be running. Just wanted to mention that a recent Windows update has been exposing a rootkit that doesn't get noticed by most virus programs. The update changed a file that the rootkit depended on, which caused the blue screen. Rolling back to a system restore point in this situation is very bad because it will restore the system file the rootkit depended on and allow it to keep collecting data and/or serving files. I recently found some malware due to a blue screen on a computer I use. I would recommend anyone who gets a blue screen do a deep scan using software that also checks for rootkits. Avira makes a good (and free) product that you can run from a boot disk, which ensures that the rootkit won't be running.

]]> Comment on Controlling Computers Remotely by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/01/controlling-computers-remotely.html/comment-page-1#comment-790 Mike Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:38:16 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1550#comment-790 Teamviewer looks like another great option. It looks like they have both mac and pc versions as well. Thanks! Teamviewer looks like another great option. It looks like they have both mac and pc versions as well. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Love & War: Finding the Marriage You’ve Dreamed Of by Mike http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/love-war.html/comment-page-1#comment-789 Mike Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:31:38 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1656#comment-789 Awesome, thanks for the link. I knew he had a few available but I wasn't aware that he had this many. I'll have plenty to load up on the kindle now. thanks again Awesome, thanks for the link. I knew he had a few available but I wasn't aware that he had this many. I'll have plenty to load up on the kindle now. thanks again

]]> Comment on Love & War: Finding the Marriage You’ve Dreamed Of by traeblain http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/love-war.html/comment-page-1#comment-788 traeblain Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:27:42 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1656#comment-788 OFF TOPIC: I know you own a Kindle, and just wanted to remind you in case you weren't aware but John Piper has a ton of free books in PDF. <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/OnlineBooks/ByTitle/" target="_blank">http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Online...</a> FYI OFF TOPIC: I know you own a Kindle, and just wanted to remind you in case you weren't aware but John Piper has a ton of free books in PDF.

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Online...

FYI

]]> Comment on Controlling Computers Remotely by traeblain http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/01/controlling-computers-remotely.html/comment-page-1#comment-787 traeblain Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:24:39 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1550#comment-787 I've been using Teamviewer because many places block LogMeIn. It's also free and open source. You can also carry a portable version so if you want the speed of a desktop application but can't install anything on that computer you are still ok. The main reason I use it is for support. Grandparents (etc.) have it available so if there's a problem I just get them to run the program, I take over and off I go fixing the issue. I've been using Teamviewer because many places block LogMeIn. It's also free and open source. You can also carry a portable version so if you want the speed of a desktop application but can't install anything on that computer you are still ok.

The main reason I use it is for support. Grandparents (etc.) have it available so if there's a problem I just get them to run the program, I take over and off I go fixing the issue.

]]> Comment on Expository vs. Topical Preaching by bianca http://www.faithengineer.com/2009/02/expository-vs-topical-preaching.html/comment-page-1#comment-780 bianca Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:25:05 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=678#comment-780 AMEN! i love that "topical expository" best of both :) AMEN! i love that "topical expository" best of both :)

]]> Comment on Weekend Update by Tyler C. http://www.faithengineer.com/2010/02/weekend-update.html/comment-page-1#comment-778 Tyler C. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:44:14 +0000 http://www.faithengineer.com/?p=1666#comment-778 I take full responsibility for organizing the post it note stick-a-thon! I take full responsibility for organizing the post it note stick-a-thon!

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