TECH: Technology, Software and All Things I.T.
How to Copy a Resultset Column as an IN Statement
In the realm of software engineering, we often work with data (stored in databases). On my team this is especially true. We are primarily a Microsoft shop (SQL Server, .NET, Visual Studio). When performing data operations, it is often the case that you must find a batch of data, verify that’s the data that you …
The Art of Writing Beautiful Programming Code
In the vast landscape of art and design, beauty often dwells in the intersection of form and function.
What is Information? And What are ITs Metaphysical Consequences?
The answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything, according to Douglas Adams’ science fiction work “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” is “42.” In the story, after a supercomputer named Deep Thought computes for 7.5 million years to determine the answer to the ultimate question, it comes up with the seemingly arbitrary number 42, highlighting the absurdity and complexity of such a quest.
How to Deploy Web Applications to IIS Using Powershell
My development team utilizes the old school zip-and-deploy method for building, packaging, and deploying web applications.
How to Prevent Data Loss in the Subversion Cleanup Cycle
Subversion is an open source version control system.
FAMILY: Parenting with Love, Humor and the Gospel
2023 New Year’s Resolutions
Looking back on last year’s resolutions, I am tempted to simply link to that post and be done. My resolutions for this year are largely the same. The reason I enjoy making resolutions every year is that I don’t like the idea of staying the same. Christians are called to live a life of sanctification, …
Feed Fosters – Breakfast with Santa
For the week of October 17-22, 2022, my wife and I are excited to participate in a book drive and fundraiser to benefit local foster children!
A Reading List for 2022
In my post on New Year’s Resolutions this past Monday, I included a section on reading.
2022 New Year’s Resolutions
It has been a couple of years since I posted any New Year’s Resolutions.
VBS vs. The Local Church
I recently opened my front door to find a flyer from one of the local churches advertising their upcoming VBS (Vacation Bible School).
FAITH: Reforming All of Life
When the Wicked Rule – Proverbs 29:2 – Wallpaper
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Proverbs 29:2 (ESV)
The Wilderness, The Serpent, and Our Savior: A Lenten Journey
Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9 As we gather this evening, amid the reflective season of Lent, our attention is drawn to a remarkable narrative found in the book of Numbers—a narrative that recounts the final chapters of the Israelites’ 40-year sojourn in the wilderness.
Pastoral Ministry: A Foot Upon the Path
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
Lead On, O King Eternal
Lead On, O King Eternal Hymn written by Ernest W.
Should Women Preach? The Role of Women in Church Leadership
The question surrounding the role of women in positions of preaching and pastoral oversight isn’t new, but it remains one of the most ardently debated in the annals of Christian thought.