8 December 2006

Wise Link December 2006

The December Edition of WiseLink is now available on line.

5 December 2006

The Reviews - Blogs

This is a small overview/review of the blogs that we have listed here at WiseLink:

DDP...It's All About The Journey
This is is written by and for those that are survivors of DDP (Discipleship Development Program) which we (WISE TaskGroup) support. It also includes details of other important news to do with DDP.

Edit - this blog has now been moved to a MySpace page - DDP
, so join up today.

Gospel Notes
This site is full of interesting sermons, definitely worth the read.
As per the about page of this blog - Duncan Macleod developed this blog, originally at gospelnotes.blogspot.com, in November 2004, to start exploring an approach to the Christian gospel through the lense of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. He is a minister with the Uniting Church in Australia and at times is regularly involved in preaching with the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Mark Cornford is a Uniting Church youth worker, pastoring a congregation in Deception Bay. He started blogging his sermon notes at Yahoo in 2006.


Pacific Highlander
Also by Duncan Macleod, his personal blog.

Jesus Creed
Scot McKnight is a prolific writer both in print and online here, there are many discussions that are running all the time. Scot is an insightful writer who continues to seek God in all things.
As per the bio of this blog-
Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly asked to speak in local churches and educational events. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986).
Riessen's Reasoning
From the intrepid Mark Riessen and in his words-
"After 8 years in ministry in Victoria, Verity and I are back in our home land - Adelaide, South Australia. I am the Ministry Team Leader at Blackwood Church of Christ in the Adelaide hills. I hope you enjoy my blog."
Reflection on Formation
Written by the illustrious Sae of the DDP blog, this is another way to 'chew the fat'.

Signposts
One this country's leading religious blogs, run by 2 pastors from Melbourne, the discussions are lively and interesting with a wide variety of thought patterns.

The Hub
This one is definately worth the read if you have lots to do with Youth.
As per this blog's about me-
"Mark is the director of the Hub, an initiative of Tabor Victoria to provide research, commentary and insight into today’s culture and the pertinent issues affecting the lives of young adults. Mark also spends his time doing mission and ministry with the Red Network an innovative network of urban churches. Mark is also the national research and development director of the Forge Mission Network. He is married to Trudi."

The Merry Rose
This blog/website is by The Merry Rose who is one of the members of the WISE TaskGroup in SA&NT. She talks about what she lives, sees, hears and reads, and she loves to discuss stuff that isn't necessarily what she believes. As she says it:
"If you succeed through violence at the expense of other's rights and welfare, you have not solved the problem, but only created the seeds for another." - Dalai Lama & "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mohandas Gandhi
Bilbo Speaks
This blog is one of poetry written by The Merry Rose. They have been written over the past 16 years. The poems are available for use (under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 License), please let her know when you are going to use them, and remember that these are her originals and a tiny part of her soul. Some are already in clips, and other forms of publication.

"'Remember what Bilbo used to say: It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.'" - J.R.R. Tolkien
The World of Frank
This is some of the news and photos from Franks Sanders who is working for the PNG Churches of Christ as a Community Development Officer currently, which his trusty friend helps him to run.

wecan.be
We Can Be - is the blog of Dave Andrews, Sammy Jockel, Ben Thurley and Ralph & Andrew.

And their philosophy is:
We can see the workable virtues advocated in the values that are blessed in the Be-Attitudes
1. Blessed are the poor - or poor in spirit – who do not trust in status or riches
2. Blessed are those who mourn – who grieve over the injustice in the world
3. Blessed are the meek – who get angry but who never get aggressive
4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness - who seek justice
5. Blessed are the merciful – who are compassionate to everyone in need
6. Blessed are the pure in heart – who are whole-hearted in desire to do right
7. Blessed are the peacemakers – who work for peace in a world at war
8. Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness - who suffer for just causes

As further blogs are added to the listings, I will hopefully review them individually.

Many Thanks
Web Chick

1 December 2006

Wise Link November 2006

The November Issue of WISE Link is now up and available.

Cheers
Web Chick

9 November 2006

New sites and reviews

As those you who watch this site would notice is that I have added a lot of new sites (and I have quite a number to add currently).

That I am yet to review most of them.

So for that I humbly beg your forgiveness and say that I will (hopefully) be reviewing them over the next month or so.

Thx
Web Chick

19 October 2006

More For You!

I have just started to read a new blog called Mountain Masala which has some great resources.

Thx
The Web Chick

5 October 2006

Wise Link October 2006

The October Issue of WISE Link is now up and available.

Cheers
Web Chick

25 September 2006

Update and Refresh

As those of you who have been here before, I have given the site a new look which I think looks much better than the last 2 versions.

I have also updated and added a lot of links in the right hand column. There are free sites, blogs, and resource sites that are available to view for free on the net.

Please remember that I am only an email away if there is a site that you would like to have added. (Please note - that I will check the site out first though).

Thx & Cheers
Web Chick

Wise Link September 2006 Ed

Today, I put up the newest edition of WiseLink which is available here.

And I will feature some of the articles in the coming weeks.

Cheers
Web Chick

24 August 2006

Review of Resource Site & Emerging Church Site

I have discovered a website which critques a number of books, cds, dvds and general resources that are available in the Christian realm (commenting is available on the site).

The author is Duncan Macleod (or here) who is part of the Misson Consultant Team (Vision for Mission) for the Uniting Church in Queensland.

Here a few more of the sites/blogs that he writes on:
Duncan's TV Ad Land
Gospel Notes
GodPost
Generations in Conversation
Pacific Highlander
Seeds of Hope


If you are interested in Emerging Church information - Duncan has quite a bit to do with this in QLD. For more information for SA see Forge which will give you some info about what is happening here.

Thx
Web Chick

27 July 2006

Photo-sharing sites and Fotoblog sites (that I use)

If you wish to use any of the photos - don't forget to read the copyright details or to ask permission first.

Here are a couple of fotoblogs:
Paul Sveda - a canadian photographers view of the world
Chormasia - by David J Nightingale - a professional who has been taking photos for 2 decades
Mute - Miles is also from Canada and has some amazing photos
Digi*ana*logue - a Japanese photoblogger - very cool pics

Check out photoblogs.com - this is a great search engine to find fotoblogs.
The photo sharing sites that I use are flickr and photobucket but there are plenty of sites out there.

There is always Google Images to find the pics that you want.

Cheers
The Web Chick

pic via paul sveda

21 July 2006

Women's National Gathering

19 to 21 October 2006

Melbourne, Victoria

Speakers
Cheryl Catford
Yvette Wynne
Lynette Leach
Nicole Conner

Enquiries
Janet Woodlock (03) 9870 1244
email jwo09826@bigpond.net.au
Joan White (03) 9700 7175
email bhw@alphalink.com.au

Brochure is available here to download

Registrations close 12 September 2006

19 July 2006

Back Issues of Wise Link

As you know we also produce a month newsletter, which is now available online, currently there are 3 back issues and more will be upload as time goes by.

Please see the link called Past Copies of Wise Link in the right side bar under "Links" and this will take you to the site that is hosting these files.

Cheers
Web Chick

27 June 2006

New Stuff Added

Hi All

I have added some new sites for you:

Christianity Today - is a magazine which also has a fairly extensive site with lots of interesting articles about almost any subject. (US based)
Sojourner - another online magazine with lots of interesting information. (US based)
Ode Magazine - once again another magazine with an extensive website. (US/Europe based)
By Faith - the Presbyterian Church of USA's magazine. (US based)

Heartlight - lots of free photos, powerpoint, bible studies and generally an encouragement site. (US based)
Cross Daily - similar to Heartlight. (US Based)
Path Light - a free bible study site with extra links to more free sites. (US Based)
Worship House Media - powerpoint, movies all for church and para-church situations. (US Based)

FreeFoto.com - free photo site.

Bible Gateway - free bible software, more than 30 languages and lots more translations.

Cheers
Web Chick

25 June 2006

Rotten Tomatoes & Hollywood Jesus

Basically the key to both these sites is that they both review movies and games that are available.

With the standard synopis, photos and interviews as well as the various trailers that are available online.

Rotten Tomatoes has reviews from critics and also you the public, Hollywood Jesus reviews the movies, etc from a Christian perspective.

Depending on what you are looking for - they are both easy to use sites.

Going Forward

This site is available to help you to find information throughout the web.

As a website is added under the Resources section on the side bar, I will post a short review on the content and usability of the site.

I hope this helps!
Web Chick

23 June 2006

Back on Track

Hi all!

The website is now back on track.

I will be adding lots of web sites so that you can find more and more information for whatever you need.

If you have any suggestions - please comment.

Cheers
Web Chick