Even though Mark Pilgrim with Joe Clark that blogging is talking at someone rather than with someone, this statement is for .

With , how will you use the ?  Any particular causes that you would like to pursue/promote?  With the recent clamour over the need for Christian web services, the season is right to start talking about other uses.

Here are a couple of personal thoughts on worthwhile web services:

1.) A prayer request syndication service that allows any ministry or source to publish prayer request that a person can consider during their devotional time.  I reserved prayerchannel.com for such a purpose.  Oddly enough, I received confirmation on the need.  After reserving the domain name, I did a google search on “prayer channel.”  A ministry I greatly respect, , has for exactly that reason: to list current prayer requests for people who would like to support them in their prayers.  I didn’t know this until after God had layed the phrase “Prayer Channel” on my mind.  Plug in whatever prayer channel you want into whatever website you want.

2.) A need syndication service that operates primarily for a geographical region that allows a ministry to publish the material needs it has.  Imagine if an entire community became aware of specific needs in a community.  For instance, a man on the northeast side of town could grab a spare coat from his closet when he reads that a homeless shelter downtown needs a coat for a man.

OK, there I’ve said it.  Now, the question is…Do I let the take over and hope that this is created by someone else who has the ?  Or do I do as you have, and jump in where I am, and whatever happens next is up to God?

Anyway, one final point I would like to make: This is the beginning of a new wave (”") of the phenomenon  described in .

Paul stayed with Priscilla and Aquila because they were of the same craft and they worked together .  The Greek word (yeah, see the “tech” part?) is used only one place in the New Testament.  It means “of the same trade.”  There is a powerful output when Christians of the same trade put asside denominational and dogmatic boudaries and come together to collaborate on a work product.  It’s actually very exciting.

Honestly, I don’t know what denomination you’re from, Dean.  I don’t think it matters.  I don’t know what denomination is affiliated with, if any.  Or .  Does it matter?  Maybe a little, but not much.

Let’s unite under a trade banner flown just below the Christian flag.  And march on.

P.S. Forgive me for name-dropping Dean, but you’re such a nice guy, I didn’t think you’d mind. :-)