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.

Working hard to get your app ready for the iPad launch date must have been a harrowing process. Sadly, a couple of Bible app developers have been frustrated by the app approval process. First Olive Tree has had trouble getting their app approved even though it has already been approved for the iPhone. Now Laridian is reporting that one of their apps has been languishing in the Cupertino dungeon of unapproved iPad apps.

Laridian posted screen shots of their PocketBible iPad app, which is not yet finished. But in the post they stated that their Roman’s Road witnessing tool was made ready and submitted in time for the April 3rd launch, but they have not heard anything from Apple.

Come on Apple! Get these apps approved! Maybe tomorrow!

My review of the Apple iPad over at Notebooks.com is (at least right now) the highest news item on Google. Here’s the proof!

Of course it has already been replaced! But my 15 seconds of fame …

But not right away.

Today, Craig Rairdin, the head honcho at Laridian, posted on their blog that they have had a lot of requests for an Android version of PocketBible. He said that they have plans to offer a version for Android, but explained that since they are working hard on other priorities and are limited by having only two full-time programs (himself and Jeff Wheeler). When you consider all they are doing, that is pretty good output for just two guys.

He said their priorities are the iPhone OS devices followed by Android. They are partnering with other entities to work on Blackberry and WebOS versions. The will not be devloping a Symbian version and are taking a wait-and-see approach to Windows Phone 7. Palm and Windows Mobile don’t have much promise going forward and he seemed to suggest there won’t be much done on those two platforms.

So be patient and be looking for PocketBible for Android. Just not tomorrow!

I have a book recommendation for you. My editor, Steve Hewitt, at Christian Computing Magazine, wrote this book.

Windows PCs in the Ministry is a book well titled since it is about what it says. Kind of like Snakes on a Plane, there is not confusion here.

Here is the description from Amazon, where it is available for about $20 (sadly, not on the Kindle).

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Use your Windows computer to its full potential in your ministry!

Church leaders know that ministry demands time, energy, creativity, passion, and commitment. Windows PCs in the Ministry helps instruct time-constrained ministers to better and more efficiently use a tool you already have: your computer. The book provides tips and direction on:

• Preparing your sermons with online tools and Bible software.
• Creating presentations and accompanying visuals with multimedia tools.
• Publishing your sermons and blogs online and on DVDs.
• Connecting with your congregants and other colleagues in ministry.
• Using Social Networking, such as Twitter, for more dynamic community outreach.

The ministry of the church has not changed over the centuries, but the methods and tools to accomplish ministry have. Windows PCs in the Ministry shows readers how to harness the programs they already have while making recommendations on new resources, helping church leaders in nearly every aspect of their ministries.

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As I said in my Twitter post, I especially like the content on preparing sermons with digital Bible tools from the Internet or Bible software.

Baptist Global Response is raising funds for disaster relief in Haiti. All Southern Baptist relief is being organized by Florida Baptist who have an ongoing ministry in Haiti to help the people there. If you want to help click the link.

My latest article for Christian Computing Magazine is online at: http://www.ccmag.com/articles/articles.php?recordID=236.
This month I reviewed QuickVerse 2010 & BibleGlo.

Would you like to add a Bible verse to your Gmail signature?  The folks at www.eBible.com have made it an automatic features using Gmail’s Random Signature function in their “labs.”

Here are the instructions from an email I just got from them:

• Click on “Settings” in the top right of Gmail screen
• Go to “Labs”
• Find “Random Signature” about 1/4 of the way down the page. Enable it and Save Changes
• Go to “General” tab (first tab back in Settings)
• Enter this URL as below: http://ebible.com/api/random_signature?utm_source=random_signature&utm_medium=gmail. You have to add it to the box next to “Append a random signature from feed:”
• Save Changes
• Compose Mail, then discard, then Compose Mail again and you should see your fancy new signature with Bible verse showing !. Be patience, sometime it takes more than 12hrs or a day to create signature with eBible verse.

It works. I just added one to my signature.

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!