I’m working on a review of iPad Bible apps for Christian Computing Magazine which will be out later this month. As part of that review I am planning to do a very in depth review of the apps here as well, so that those who want more information can find it. I’ve already created a page for these, which you will see in the tabs up the upper right corner. So be looking for them.

I plan to start with the Logos app since it was one of the first in the app store.

So as they say on the idiot box … stay tuned!

I am working on adding a few things to my web site. The first is that you will notice a new tab at the top for Bible Study software. It is still unfinished, but there I will have reviews of the latest Bible Study software for Windows and iPhone OS devices. Why those two? That’s what I currently own.

Second, I have added the RSS feed of articles I have written for Notebooks.com. I began writing for the online tech blog almost a month ago. When I post a new article it will be linked on the right below labeled “My Notebooks.com Articles”.

Finally, I am going to be changing the template soon.

Notice towards the bottom left the box that allows you to search the Bible right here on KPorg.  The box comes from code from Logos, but now you can come here and search the Bible.  Cool!

I have created a new forum just for pastors and preachers.  This is a forum dedicated to helping the pastors and preachers who like to work together to study the Bible.  We will study passages, topics and theology together to challenge each other and help each other learn, understand and communicate God’s word.

If you want to join us, click the link above and start posting!

I posted a few days ago about adding Twitter and Google Friend Connect.  Tonight I updated the look and feel of the site.  I like this one.  I replaced the generic header picture, which was a pretty flower, with one I took down at Wrightsville Beach last fall.  See it above!

Hope you like the new look.  Let me know!

There are two new features on this site.

1. Google Friend Connect:A new way to interact on  your web site.

Google Friend Connect adds social web 2.0 style interaction to your web site.

Here is an example of how it can add fun stuff to your web site.  Below is a poll that you can use to interact with people.  But first you will have to use your Google ID or some other form of sign on to take the poll.  Look for the sidebar section called “Google Friend Connect” to the right.

2. Twitter Integration.
On the right you will see “My Tweets” which I will be able to add via my cell phone. They are short entries. You can follow me on Twitter @kapurcell.

Back in the dark ages of the computing we were told we would have dumb client computers that were connected by a network to a main computer with all the software on it.  People scoffed but while those days are not here, they are getting closer.

Today you can use a office suite online via Google Docs among others. You can edit pictures using services like Photoshop Express and others.  And you can even keep a database of your church’s membership and giving records online.  Want to do your taxes online or manage your checking account?  Want to keep your finances online?  All can be done.

Well, I just found a program that will let you do online bible research.  These have been available for quite some time.  You will find links to the right.  But Christianity.com has a software suite that is more comprehensive.  It has almost all of the major translations, a decent set of reference titles, and some nice articles and spiritual helps.  You can also do bible reading and devotions.  The commentaries are not the best or most up to date, but they are very good.  If you are a pastor then check out the sermon resources like articles, illustrations, and preaching improvement helps.

One of the great features that I have not seen in any of the other online bibles is the ability to add your own notes.  The interface is well done.  It connects to the translation or to a verse no matter which translation you use.  I am tempted to go online with all my note taking as this would make it available no matter which program I used locally.   Of course then it would not be available if I didn’t have Internet access.

What it doesn’t do is allow you to customize the behavior of things like notes.  I would rather have the add note feature always add notes to every version by default.  It wants to add notes to the translation presently viewed by default.  I could not find a way to change it.  There is a drop down "options" menu item on the Bible viewer.  But when you navigate away from the page and then return it doesn’t remember your options.  In fact there are a lot of little things like this that I would love to see improved.

Another glaring weakness is original language study tools.  My first thought was that they are not trying to reach an audience who would want such a thing.  Most Christians don’t want to translate Malachi from Hebrew or study the tenses of a Paul’s letter to Timothy.  But adding a tab for Sermon Helps proves this notion wrong.  Maybe they will add it later.  For now enjoy the Strong’s dictionary and Robertson’s Word Pictures.

Despite its weaknesses, I would have to say that this is really the BEST online bible I have used.  I put a link in my IE toolbar and plan to add it to my links on my site and my church’s site.

I’ve been using Flickr to post pictures. But it is has been having problems lately so I may be switching to Picasa. This post is mainly a test, but here is a cool slideshow post.

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