Jeff VanDrimmelen | Mormon Life Hacker

LDS Bible Maps On Your Smartphone or Tablet [App Review]

Posted by Jeff VanDrimmelen | Jun 8, 2012 | gadgets & tech, lds apps, scriptures & study | 2 |

Now I’m not a big map guy myself, but I know many of you out there are. Apparently all the scripture apps do not have the standard maps in them. At least not that I’ve been able to find, but that may not be the case (there are a lot of things in there and it is sometimes hard to find the stuff you want). Well, now there is an app where you can view the bible maps. I was asked to review the new LDS Bible Maps app for the new and aspiring app developer, Christina Reese. (Disclaimer: She...

Memorize Scriptures With The Scripture Power Memorization App

Posted by Jeff VanDrimmelen | May 2, 2012 | gadgets & tech, goals & systems, lds apps, learning, memorization | 7 |

Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change. … A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that is not weakened with the passage of time. —Elder Richard G. Scott (“The Power of Scripture,” Fall 2011 General Conference) When I heard this during the first talk last fall I was very impressed and wanted to have a deeper understanding of the scriptures in my...

LDS Music Sing Along Apps: A Father’s Viewpoint

Posted by Jeff VanDrimmelen | Jan 12, 2012 | family & children, gadgets & tech, lds apps, music | 5 |

I am a sucker for good apps… especially good apps written by brothers in the church. Just to support them I have bought some crazy apps. You see, I’m a dad with four kids. The oldest is 10, and the youngest is 4. And when I am in a department store waiting for my wife to try a dress on I like to have something up my sleeve to keep my kids occupied (true story btw). It can be some crazy app about tossing birds through the air… or even better, something that teaches them. When possible, I prefer...