What’s in My Feed Reader?

Sometimes, it’s hard to keep up with all the great content on the internet. From major news outlets, digg.com, and the fantastic blogs that I love to read, you can find yourself visiting so many sites in the morning, you don’t know how to keep track of them all.

That’s why I love feed readers. It pulls the rss info from whatever website you input, and keeps track of all the new information for you. While there are plenty of readers to choose from, I like to avoid applications if possible, so I can keep track of them from anywhere, including my cell phone. That’s why I use Google Reader.

So, what sites do I use my Google Reader to keep track of? Well, some of you have been asking, and without further ado, here is my 5 Favorite Blogs that I read compulsively every morning:

5. Steven Furtick’s Blog (rss)
This is a VERY good pastor’s blog. He rarely goes a day without blogging, so you know the content is fresh. He’s the pastor of Elevation Church, and he offers a fantastic perspective on church planting. But here’s the kicker: HE’S ONLY 26 YEARS OLD!!! That is really amazing! His passion for ministry is evident in his writing, and I look forward to reading his posts every day.

4. ChurchMarketingSucks.com (rss)
Funny name, awesome website. I’ve just recently discovered it, but I’m addicted now. They offer great insight into church strategies and philosophy. What I love about them is their candor in “calling it like it is”. They’re not afraid to make fun of a church’s marketing strategy or website if it’s bad. I get a kick out of their humor. I also like the guest blogging feature. Seriously, it’s a great site and you should definitely check them out.

3. HealYourChurchWebsite.com (rss)
Since I’m a techie at heart, this site is a great resource for me. The suggestions and articles are great at helping people understand the theory behind Church websites. Like CMS, this site has no shortage of humor and sarcasm. I really like that Also, it doesn’t leave me unsatisfied with the content. He’s not afraid to look under the hood and tell us, in detail, what to do to “heal” that poor website.

2. ChurchCommunicationsPro.com (rss)
OK, I admit it. I like non-mainstream sites. I rarely visit any major news outlets’ websites. I’d much rather get my news from regular folks. That’s why I love this website so much. It doesn’t have that “big” feeling to it, and it just seems more personal to me. It offers the same great insight into the church and its relationship to tech and media, but it does so with a much more “down to earth” feel, like your talking to a real person.

1. PerryNoble.com (rss)
I’m a little biased, since I’ve visited his church, but I really enjoy his stuff. He posts every weekday, and even my girlfriend likes reading his blog. I’m not sure why, but he seems to give off that “I’m gonna do it different, and I don’t care who doesn’t like it” attitude, and in a world where everything is cookie-cutter, it’s extremely refreshing. It’s definitely on my “don’t miss” list.

There you go. My favorite blogs. Obviously, I get my tech and science news from digg, but since there is no religious version of digg, it takes a little more work to find good stuff (not to mention the fact that the digg community is virulently anti-religion) . It’s definitely worth the trouble though.

So, what are your favorite sites? What populates YOUR feed reader? Let me know by sending me an email. Hopefully, nathanrice.org is on your list If not, click here to add us!

Nathan

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