Thoughts on Theology, Technology, and the Christian Life
A site by James Fesh — with articles on theology, ministry, and the Christian life, plus tools, tech tips, and hopefully helpful resources for churches.
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When Authenticity Becomes an Aesthetic
In our search for an authentic Christian experience, have we settled for a carefully manufactured feeling instead of true faithfulness?
church authenticSpeaking Clearly with Typography: A Non-Designer's Guide #3
A simple guide to typography for non-designers. Learn how to choose and pair fonts, use spacing, and apply basic design rules to make your church graphics look professional.
design non-designers guide typographyGuiding the Eye with Visual Hierarchy: A Non-Designer's Guide #2
Learn the essential design principle of visual hierarchy. This guide for non-designers covers how to use size, color, and placement to make your church graphics clear and effective.
design non-designers guideUnderstanding Layout and White Space: A Non-Designer's Guide #1
Learn the most important design principle for non-designers: white space. This simple guide for churches teaches you how to use layout, proximity, and alignment to create clean, professional graphics.
design non-designers guideDon’t Fall for the “Domain Listing” Scam
It arrives in the church’s stack of mail. Words like “URGENT,” “NOTICE,” and “EXPIRATION” are printed in bold letters, warning that “your domain listing is about to expire.” It looks like a bill. It feels urgent. And it is a complete scam.
technology website scam5 Critical Checks for Your Church Website
You don't need to be a web expert to make sure your website is doing its job. Here is a simple checklist focusing on five of the most critical things a potential visitor is looking for.
technology websitePutting God in a Box
God means what He says. God means every word He speaks. God holds Himself to His own perfect words. God expects believers to hold to His words.
theologyEveryday Mundane Christianity
We often look forward to big milestones and life-changing events. Yet most of the time we spend on this earth will be spent doing ordinary, everyday (even boring) things.
theology Christian livingShallow Bibliology Starts in the Church
If you were to have any kind of practical Biblical discussion with the average theological liberal, they would probably attempt to defend their positions with small snippets of misapplied, out-of-context Bible verses. Where do people get these incomplete and cliche phrases? The answer, in many cases, is church.
theology Bible hermeneutics teaching