Logos 4

Announcing Logos 4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The easiest and simplest way to take a look at it is to go to www.logos.com/4. There are many new features and simplifications that I really like. I love the interlinear ribbon that is available in NASB, ESV, NKJV, and KJV.

The simpplification I like best is the toolbars. I teach a Logos class at church and now there will be no more glazing over as you explain the multi-step process of getting something on the toolbar. Simply drag the book or feature you want to the toolbar and drop it. PRESTO it is there!

One not so obvious feature is ALT ` (that is the tick mark below the tilde ~) this will give coparison of your top 5 prioritized Bibles.

Go ahead give it a try. You will not be dissappointed and I hear there are some great new packages to investigate.

Andly Stanley Leadership Podcast

There are some great leadership podcast if you click on the Itunes link above.

Assumptions are the most dangerous form of knowledge.

We are going through "The Truth Project" at church. If you have not had the opportunity to attend I highly recommend you find some place it is being offered.

The statement that caught my attention at the last session was this one. "Assumptions are the most dangerous form of knowledge." The problem is simple. Assumptions are not based on fact, truth or evidence. Assumptions are those dangerous little thoughts that guide you towards believing something that could possibly be disastrous. 

We have all heard statements with this dangerous word being summoned for action. I assumed you weren't coming, therefore, I didn't show up. I assumed you didn't mind, therefore, I proceeded with the...(you fill in the blank). I assumed you didn't want that last dab of peach cobbler left in the fridge, therefore, I ate it. You get the point we often assume so we can proceed as if there is fact, truth or evidence to guide us. 

When my wife makes peach cobbler if you assume I don't want to eat the last bit you have made a serious mistake. I am rambling on to make this one simple point. If you have to convince yourself (assume) that someone feels a certain way you are much better off to delay your actions until you have some correct information, pretend you are Columbo, Matlock or the Murder she wrote lady but please investigate and don't just play a hunch because at best that is all an assumption is. 

Think about these statements and how they might differ. I don't care if Ed wants the last bite of peach cobbler. I deserve the last bite of peach cobbler. I forgot Ed wanted the last bite of peach cobbler. I assumed Ed didn't want the last bite of peach cobbler. In all cases the cobbler is gone but the reasons vary widely. 

Here is what you need to take from the post. If you assume I don't want the last bite of peach cobbler, you are wrong. The assumption you made only made it easier to feast on my dessert and gorge yourself. 

I'm off to see if I can convince Tricia to make a peach cobbler. My entire line of thought was hijacked right after that example.

Think about that statement and see if you are guilty of assuming things for your own benefit.