Archive - August, 2011

Logos Inspires at the Women in Ministry Summit

  |  Wed, August 31, 2011   |  Company, Misc   0

Some of the attendees of the Summit included (from left to right) Stormie Omartian, Carol Kent, Lysa TerKeurst, Pam Farrel, and Lisa Whelchel.

Logos recently hosted a Women in Ministry Summit where 40 women’s ministry leaders gathered together for training on Logos Bible Software and fellowship with one another.

Today’s guest post is from author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, who attended the Summit. Lysa is a New York Times bestselling author of Made to Crave and 13 other books. She blogs daily and is the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Have you ever sat down to do Bible study and felt overwhelmed at where to begin? Or, heard a pastor unpack a Scripture in a way you’ve never thought about and wondered why the Bible doesn’t seem as applicable when you study on your own? Or needed to prepare a lesson and felt inadequate because you don’t have a seminary degree?

Me too.

And I’m a Bible teacher.

I’m passionate about studying God’s word. But that doesn’t mean it has come easy.

Until now.

My Bible study world went from black and white to Technicolor when I attended the Logos Women in Ministry Summit. I never knew using Logos software could aid me in my Bible study preparations with such ease, fun, and absolute thoroughness.

I’m amazed.

And not only did I get inspired with this new tool, I got to connect with other women who do what I do. It’s so rare to be with other women who do exactly what I do and know the unique pressures that come along with being a woman in ministry. Logos did such an amazing job of taking care of us, encouraging us, giving us time to connect on a personal level, and pampering us!

Thank you Logos!

I am a raving fan of Logos—the Bible Software and the staff!

Here are a few pictures from the Women in Ministry Summit. Be sure to check out all the pictures from the Summit in our Facebook album!

Raysd: A New Online Magazine Engaging Contemporary Culture

  |  Tue, August 30, 2011   |  Misc   2

Today’s post is by Jessi Gering, editor of Raysd.

The world we live in is constantly changing—from technological developments, to the forming of new countries, to swiftly-moving culture trends. Raysd is a new online magazine that offers a Christian perspective on culture around the globe.

We want to create dialogue—to talk about the best way to live in community, and to effect change in the world. How should Christians interact with culture? What does my faith change about the way I live my life? Why should I be different?

We are excited to bring you these stories.

Here’s what you can expect from each issue:

  •  Feature stories on Christian leaders, influential organizations who are changing their communities, and corporations or groups who can offer perspective on the Christian life.
  •  Movie, music, and book reviews. We’re on the hunt for the best of pop culture.
  •  Free music downloads. Be sure to check back frequently—we’ll have a new download available each week.
  •  Articles on Arts, Faith, and Culture. Regular sections where contributors write about the arts, faith, current developments in culture, and life in the global community.

In this inaugural issue, Donald Miller sits down to discuss his approach to the Bible, and how Scripture influences his writing. Miller—well-known for his relatable honesty—talks about where he draws permission to be vulnerable and open in his writing.

Check out our profile on non-profit group Invisible Children. IC spokesperson Alex Collins recaps where the organization has been, how they’ve grown from independent filmmakers to national policy influencers, and how they continue to advocate on behalf of the neglected in East Africa.

And blogger and writer Jeff Goins takes a look at Zappos’ corporate culture and customer service policies. He discusses what the Church can learn from an internet shoe conglomerate.

Once you’ve browsed our features, check out our regular articles to find out how Apple technology has influenced the persecuted church, how Pamela Crane, the Africa Field Manager for Blood: Water Mission, fosters community while on the move, and which cover album, released earlier this year, may be this year’s best .

Please enjoy, engage, share, comment, and become part of the Raysd community.

Win a Free Android Tablet from Vyrso: Only 2 Days Left to Enter!

  |  Mon, August 29, 2011   |  Misc   9

Giveaway ends August 31st

One of the great benefits to the Android platform is choice. With Android you have the power to choose things like your carrier, hardware, or custom ROMs. With the Android Tablet Giveaway, Vyrso allows you to capitalize on this great benefit. If you win, you will have the rare opportunity to choose which device you get—for free:

  • Samsung Galaxy 10.1
  • Motorola Xoom
  • HTC Flyer
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer

But act quickly, the timeframe to enter is rapidly coming to an end! There are only two days remaining before the giveaway concludes.

How to enter the giveaway:

  1. Visit Vyrso’s giveaway page and click “Join giveaway now.”
  2. Earn an entry for each of these 4 methods:
    • Like the post on Facebook
    • Leave a comment
    • Become a fan
    • Send a tweet
You will be given a personal invite.

Once shared, you’ll start earning additional entries each time your personal invite link is clicked. And if your friends enter the giveaway after clicking your link, you’ll earn even more entries!

If you haven’t entered yet it will only take about 60 seconds. Visit vyrso.com/giveaway to get started!

What is your favorite Android feature? Let us know by leaving a comment!

Logos 4: Quickly Access the UBS Handbooks

  |  Mon, August 29, 2011   |  Training   2

Today’s post is from Morris Proctor, certified and authorized trainer for Logos Bible Software. Morris has trained thousands of Logos users at his two-day Camp Logos training seminars and provides many training materials.

mp|seminars TipsMany years ago I visited my local bookstore looking for resources to help me with my sermon series on Ephesians. Almost hidden on the shelf was the single volume, A Handbook on Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. Thumbing through the pages, I discovered this commentary was a goldmine full of riches providing insights into word meanings, morphology, and syntax. Here’s the icing on the cake: it was all in plain English! I understood every sentence.

For the next several months I wore out this volume devouring every word as I made my way through Ephesians. The following years I secured other New Testament volumes as I preached through Philippians and Galatians. I came to understan The United Bible Societies’ Handbook Series was prepared for Bible translators, assisting them in translating the Old and New Testaments. This set rapidly became my favorite go-to commentary. In addition to the Bible of course, if I could only have one set of resources in my library, this would be it.

I was thrilled beyond words when Logos digitized the entire series. I removed the print volumes from the shelf and added the e-books to my computer. Then Logos did the unthinkable by including the UBS Handbooks in the upper end collections: Gold, Platinum, and Portfolio.

If you have debating with yourself about upgrading to Gold or above, I encourage you to do so if for no other reason than the UBS Handbooks. This set alone costs $800, but is included in the Gold, Platinum, and Portfolio collections. I believe after using these Handbooks for just a short while, you too will find yourself referencing them before any other resource in your library.

Here’s but one way to quickly access the Handbooks:

  • Open the Library
  • Click Prioritize
  • In the Library’s Find box type series:handbook (All of the UBS Handbooks will be listed separately. Please notice they appear by title as A Handbook on “a specific book of the Bible”)
  • Right click on any individual volume
  • Select Prioritize this series
  • Drag in the Prefer these resources list United Bible Societies’ Handbooks until the set is in the top five of your versified resources (Bibles and commentaries)
  • Open a Bible to a specific location like Colossians 3:16
  • Right click on any word in the verse
  • Select from the right menu Reference “your verse” such as Reference Colossians 3:16
  • Select from the list of resources on the right menu the Handbook for your verse such as A Handbook on Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

Regardless of where you are in the Bible, the correct Handbook will appear on the right menu!

As you begin to work with these books make sure to read the Preface and Introductory Information to learn about the editors’ goals. In the New Testament you may recognize a name Eugene Nida, the N in the LN numbers scattered all though out your Logos resources.

Enjoy the authors’ insights into the biblical languages placed on a level easily accessible by all!

What volume, either Old Testament or New Testament is your favorite from The UBS Handbook Series? Leave a comment letting us know!

Weekly Roundup: August 27

  |  Sat, August 27, 2011   |  Misc   0
The Weekly Roundup is a regular feature alerting you to significant things happening at Logos this week. Take a few moments to check out these newsworthy items for the week of August 27, 2011.

Logos Talk

Interesting Discussions

Logos Forum

Logos Facebook Page

Products

New Pre-Pubs

Last Chance Pre-Pubs

These are Pre-Pubs shipping next week. Don’t miss your last chance to get these at their amazing Pre-Pub prices!

Vyrso

There are four days left in our Vyrso Android Tablet Giveaway. Thousands have entered, and only one will win. Be sure to maximize your chances by visiting the Vyrso Giveaway page and entering often by sharing your unique link with friends. And if you haven’t entered yet, enter today!

Job Postings

Logos is hiring! Here are just a few of the newer posting on our Careers page:

Customer Service

Marketing Department

Was there anything else from Logos you found interesting this week? Leave us a comment and let us know!

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