Brandon EarlyMore PostsSites I Hit Every Day…


I hit several sites a day, staying conencted, looking for deals, checking social media.  Here are the sites I hit most every day…multiple times a day.

DEALS…
•  I usually do not go to be until after midnight so the first site I hit is WOOT!  Woot is the best one deal a day website and they have several sister sites listed on the right of their page, click’em all.
•  AppShopper top 200 (sort by changed to see the fast movers)
•  Bens Bargains
•  1SaleaDay

NEWS…
•  Google Reader
•  Engadget
•  Digg

SOCIAL MEDIA…
• 
Twitter
•  Facebook

APPS…
•  Fighter Verse
•  YouVersion
•  Logos
• 
Facebook
•  HootSuite
•  Zite
•  Pulse
•  Reeder

Brandon EarlyMore PostsBilly Graham on Technology and Faith…

Some TED talks are pretty great. TED describes themselves as, “a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader.”

Here is a talk from Billy Graham titled, “Billy Graham on Technology and Faith.”  It’s worth checking out.

Brandon EarlyMore PostsPortable Study Library…

I use a digital version of God’s word every day.  Bible software has taken my shelves and shelves of study tools and condensed them onto a portable library.  Now when I leave the office for my favorite study spot I have all I need to prep a message. Here are 4 of my favorite digital Bible resources:

YouVersion: This is my go to reading Bible in church and while teaching.  It’s free, hold notes and bookmarks well and it is very quick. (Available On: iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows 8, HP/Palm, Java, Symbian, Mobile Web, Kindle Fire, and online)

Logos: It is a pain to take a study Bible to a coffee shop much less 5000+ books. If you are looking for a great study tool checkout Logos, it is an outstanding tool, a bit pricey but worth it. Check out all the books at here. If you own Logos the apps are free. (Available On: Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and online)

WordSearch Bible: WordSearch can feel a little clunky at times but it is a very good application, it is affordable, and the only Bible software I know of that has a few good youth ministry resources. If you own a copy of WordSearch the apps are free. (Available On: Windows, Mac, and iPad)

FighterVerse: I use this app everyday.  This memory verse app is rich in features, the $2.99 download is worth every penny.  It currently contains 5 years of weekly memory verses with the ability to quiz me and keep track of the verses I have memorized. My favorite feature may be the “Use Verse as Lock Screen.”  It creates an image of the “verse of the week” and I set it as my lock screen to read and memorize every time I turn my phone on.  At the rate I turn my phone on I should have the entire Bible memorized my summer 2012…seriously, it is embarrassing how many times I turn my phone on in a day (way too much).  (Available On: iPhone, iPad, Android, and hard copy)

Brandon EarlyMore PostsTop 14 Favorite Non-Google Android Apps…

First let me say that everything Google does for my Android phone is amazing. I mostly use an iPhone but on long trips I switch over to my Droid X because Google Nav is amazing (even better than my Garmin GPS). Google Voice is great for 3 main reasons; Free 2nd phone number, Free voicemail that gets transcribed (typed out for you), and Free text messaging…a 4th reason could be the perfect integration with the phone (which IS available for iPhone), it really is a great app. There are other great Google apps but I want to share my top 14 non-Google apps.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE…In No Specific Order (all from the app store from my phone)

Top 14 Favorite Non-Google Android Apps…

Astrid - To do list with timers
Seesmic – Twitter
Youversion – Bible
Advanced Task Manager – Stop apps one at a time or all at once
Evernote – Remember Everything
Glympse – I can send an email link to let someone follow me via gps
Remote for iTunes – Remote for iTunes
Fake Call – Set a time for your phone to ring, looks like real call
Ringdroid – Create ringtones
TED – Video workshops from leading leaders
Shopsavvy – Best bar code reader/price checker
SportsTap – Great sports score app (better than Google’s)
Monkey Kick Off – Dumb game…I play it for hours
Toddler Lock – Keeps the kids occupied at crucial moments