Hey Everybody-
My husband and I want to take a few days off and do some fun stuff with our kids.
So we’re gonna! :0)
The blog schedule for the remainder of this week will be slightly modified. No new lesson in our Mark study tomorrow, and Friday’s article will be a re-run from the archives. Things should be back to normal next week. I think. Unless we find more fun stuff to do.
See you soon!
In the past (without alerting me or giving me any remuneration), WordPress has run ads on my more heavily trafficked articles. In the last seven years (since 2011, when I joined WordPress) I’ve received only three or four reports of an ad being biblically inappropriate. Last week I received one more report. So, I thought I would rerun the article that follows (originally published July 26, 2015, and updated) to provide a little more insight as to how this all works. Should you need to review this information in the future, there is a link to this article under the “Welcome- Start Here” tab at the top of this page.
Thanks so much to those of you who have alerted me that inappropriate ads (containing material that conflicts with biblical values) occasionally appear on my site.
Normally, the ads that run are family friendly, but a few times, readers have reported seeing ads that are inappropriate. I want to assure you that I do not select these ads, nor am I given an opportunity to approve or reject them.
I have contacted WordPress about the ads. This is the response they sent me:
“We endeavor to make sure that no inappropriate ads are shown, but occasionally some do make it through. If you or any of your visitors see inappropriate ads, we ask that you (or they) take a screenshot of the ad and forward it to us at wordads@wordpress.com.”
Since I don’t always see the same ads on my end that you see on yours, I would be most grateful if you would alert WordPress in this way should you ever see an ad that’s inappropriate (you can also click on the “About These Ads” link above the ad itself). Sending polite feedback to WordPress – which, to their credit, they have requested – is the best way to get them to keep their advertising appropriate for all of their sites, not just mine.
Additionally, one of my Facebook friends offered this advice:
“Often if people are using Facebook apps or 3rd party apps, such as are used for games, those kinds of ads show up. Different ads for different users. Google is able to customize the ads based on Internet activity. When I blocked 3rd party cookies and all apps, the questionable ads on my feed and Internet activity disappeared.”
Also, if you are bothered by ads on the sites you visit (not just mine), your browser may offer a free ad blocker that will reduce or eliminate them. I use Google Chrome as my browser, and installed uBlock Origin a while back. It has been very helpful.
I apologize for any inappropriate ads you have seen in the past or may see in the future. It is my desire that my blog glorify God and be a place where biblical values are upheld.
School’s out and it’s time to play! I’m taking a few days off from blogging to do some fun stuff with my family. We’re leaving it a little open-ended, so, while I should be back to writing some time this week, I’m not sure at this point precisely which day that will be. But stick around- I’ve got some great articles from the archives scheduled that I think you’ll enjoy. See you soon!
Oops. I goofed, messed up, wrote something amiss, erred, and made a mistake. My bad.
In yesterday’s edition of The Mailbag- The Mailbag: Children’s Bible Recommendations, I recommended the NIV/NIrV Adventure Bible. I am now retracting that recommendation (as well as my recommendation of any other NIV/NIrV Bible) due to gender neutral/inclusive language in current editions of this translation. Click the hyperlink above and scroll to the end of the article for a more detailed explanation. I have also updated my article: The Mailbag: Which Bible Do You Recommend accordingly.
I do, sincerely, apologize and hope I haven’t caused any of y’all any alarm, confusion, or inconvenience. Big thank yous to Julie, a reader who caught the error and kindly brought it to my attention.
I’m off to lovely Cape Cod, Massachusetts, later this week to speak at a women’s retreat over the weekend. I’ll be spending the next several days getting ready, so the blog schedule will be a little different this week.
Monday– The Mailbag will be posted as usual. (Next Monday, April 3, is anybody’s guess, but I’ll do my best to have a new Mailbag up.)
Tuesday and Friday– I’ve got a couple of great guest posts for you. You won’t want to miss them!
Wednesday– No new lesson in our Ruth study, I’m afraid. Use this week to catch up or review. Wednesday’s post will be material on Ruth that you can use as a supplement to our regular study.
Thursday– Throwback Thursday will be coming your way as usual.
I’d greatly appreciate your prayers as I speak at the conference. If your church would like to have me come speak at a women’s event, click the “Contact…” tab at the top of this page.
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
