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by | January 4, 2025 · 4:47 pm

Linking to Your Blog: Pros and Cons for YouTubers

A New Idea

For the last few years, I have been posting watch review videos on my YouTube channel called The Humble Horologist. If you haven’t viewed any of the content on that channel, please go there right now. The world could end at any moment! Don’t miss what could be your last opportunity!

But only today did I think about including a link to this blog/website in the “details” sections of my videos. My most-viewed video has garnered over 30,000 views so far. What if I had had a link where people could have seen it?

What are the pros and cons of linking the two?

Losing Subscribers – a Con

A potential CON could be turning away subscribers. Will it happen? I really don’t know, but it is a possibility.

I mean, I’ve already lost subscribers due to having used spiritual language in a couple of my videos. So, I guess it could happen. My watch review channel is not meant to be overtly Christian, so many of my followers and subscribers are only there for the watch content.

In reality, what matters more? Are numbers the real definition of success? Well, from a monetary standpoint, yes. It takes subscribers and views to become and stay monetized. Even though I haven’t yet earned my first $100, I am still hopeful that one day my channel will make enough to buy the watches I review.

But it’s also a sad thing to read, “I’m unsubscribing and will never come here again!” It is not my desire to offend people. To be honest, I want to be liked! Who in the world really enjoys making people hate them?

Hopefully, the benefits will far outweigh the cost of one or two angry viewers. And what are the benefits?

Changing Lives – a BIG Pro

Let’s face it, collecting watches is a luxury. For that matter, collecting anything is a luxury in most of the world. Seriously, if you really have to own a watch to tell time, what more do you need than something simple, rugged, and inexpensive? If it does what it’s intended to do – accurately keep time – why do you need 10? Or 50? Or 150?!!

But a huge PRO in linking my blog to my YouTube channel is that lives can be changed! Even if only one person finds eternal hope through what is shared here, then talking about watches (or any hobby) can become life-changing!

Bait and Seed

Jesus told his disciples, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” He also compared the gospel to the sowing of seed in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8.

I’m convinced that no matter what we do, we should be throwing out bait or planting seeds. Or both!

Whether working a job, doing traditional ministry, or sharing my affinity for watches with the world, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ should be my ultimate goal.

No tricks. No gimmicks. Just a “come and see” approach that leaves the looking up to the viewer.

Your Thoughts?

What do you think? Would you link a secular-minded YouTube channel to a religiously oriented blog? Let me know by leaving a comment.

If you are curious, take a look at my latest video below. And if you are a subscriber here, then go ahead and subscribe there, too! Why not? 🙂

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by | December 16, 2023 · 12:58 pm

10 Reasons and 10 Videos why Jesus Is Better than Santa Claus!

Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch (I tend to like these long breaks, it seems).

However, I am making an HUGE effort to bring you guys up to date with links to ALL my videos from a recent series on YouTube.

If you remember, I mentioned a while back that I was going to take older posts and convert them into videos for my new Edify! channel on YouTube. I did that, but it didn’t work as well as I initially thought it would.

So, what I did this time was take a sermon outline and turn it into a whole series: 10 Reasons Why Jesus Is Better than Santa.

Funny thing, I have gotten VERY LITTLE response on YouTube, but a lot from viewers on TikTok. Therefore, if you would be so kind, would you check out these videos on YouTube and let me know what you think? It would be great if all my subscribers to this blog would subscribe to my channel! I might even get monetized 🙂

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by | November 1, 2023 · 12:18 pm

Fruitless YouTube?

Hello, Friends!

Today, I am going to share with you a video that I have posted on both YouTube and TikTok. I’ve been posting videos on both platforms for a couple of weeks, but TikTok is out performing YouTube by leaps and bounds.

Now, I understand that TikTok is geared toward getting more views. But I don’t understand why I’m getting so few views on YouTube.

Is it just the subject matter? Because my pitifully amateur watch review channel is doing MUCH better.

Anyway, here’s my latest video. I’d appreciate your feedback.

From my YouTube channel called “Edify!”

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by | October 20, 2023 · 6:20 pm

YouTubing Older Posts

Good evening, everyone! I thought I would take a moment to share with you what I’m about to do.

As some of you may already know, I started a new YouTube channel called Edify!. Yes, that’s with an explanation point because there is another channel out there by the same name without one.

The goal of the channel is to upload videos every day of the week (which is a rather monumental task when one works a full-time job). They are less than 10 minutes long so they can also be posted to TikTok on the same days as YouTube.

Honestly, since I am not regularly preaching anywhere these days, this is a good outlet for me. I guess what I do in these videos is teach more than preach, but you will catch me on a soap box once in a while.

But since preparing new material for 5 times a week can be challenging, it should not surprise you that some of what I am going to be sharing on video are older posts I wrote for this blog. Why not? All I have to do is tweak them a little, add them to the teleprompter software, and then presto! A video!

One of the first post-to-videos I do will be on my “pre-salvation testimony.” For that matter, next week’s theme will be about having a personal testimony, a story to tell.

If you haven’t already visited my new channel, I’d really appreciate it if you would. And, if you have any suggestions on how I could make the channel better, please let me know.

October 20th Video

God bless you all!

Anthony

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by | June 4, 2023 · 8:02 pm

Letting the Amateurs Steal the Show

I have been doing watch reviews on YouTube for around 8 months, I think. You can be the judge, but I think I’m getting better at it. At least I hope so.

But for this week’s video I decided to put one together quickly because of time constraints. In the process my oldest granddaughter, Emma, wound up being my co-host.

Enjoy 🙂

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by | October 11, 2022 · 6:00 am

The Humble Horologist (my new YouTube Channel)

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have started a brand-new YouTube channel called The Humble Horologist.

Why a new channel? Well, simply because I’ve wanted to do something like this for a few years, and to be honest, there’s the possibility of an additional income stream.

So, do me a BIG favor and check out the video below. Then, if you would be so kind, PLEASE “like” and “subscribe”?

I’m still new, so pardon the quiet part where I show the watch in the dark.

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by | August 26, 2022 · 12:00 pm

My First Watch Review!

It’s not that the world needs another YouTuber talking about watches, but I made my own video reviewing a Deep Blue dive watch.

Who knows, maybe this will turn into something 🙂

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by | July 14, 2020 · 10:05 pm

Let’s Talk About Moses and Righteousness

Been Busy

Someone whom you may know as Angel made a keen observation: I haven’t been posting much, lately.

Well, there is a reason why that observation is correct… It’s no more complicated than the fact that I’ve been busy, busy, busy.

And when I’m not busy, I’m usually just too dang tired to get my brain into writing gear. But I’m sure it’s just a phase.

Been Preaching and Teaching

But one thing that hasn’t slacked off is the time I have spent in front of an iPhone camera. Literally, the only time I am not recording and uploading preaching or teaching content is on Saturday. But it’s twice on Sunday, so…

Therefore, even though I’ve not been doing a lot of writing, I have been speaking. And that’s OK! I love it! So, when you have the time, I would encourage you to check out the following two videos. They are the latest that I have edited and uploaded to YouTube (and that’s work, too).

Oh, and I’ve been walking every day and doing my best to lose weight, especially for my daughter Katie’s wedding in October.

Love you guys!

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by | April 5, 2013 · 12:43 am

It’s “Friday” (Blast from the Past)

Blast from the Past!

It’s Friday. It’s April. And this was written on a Friday 2 years ago, long before many of you began following this blog. So, step back in time and enjoy!

BTW, I’m glad to see Rebecca Black is doing well, recording better music, and has a real future – unlike the mean and hateful losers who bullied and made fun of her. Where are they, now?

“Friday, Friday…”

What would be the chance that we could convince the calender people to change the names of the days? Could we change Friday to something like Frickabrack? How about Flurble? We have to do something, or every time the weekend comes around I’m gonna be singing that song. DANG IT!!

If you have been fortunate enough to have never heard this song, then that is about to change. You are going to submit to the temptation and click the link below. You have to share in the pain. You HAVE to!

Why Me, Lord?

Just because a song is popular, doesn’t make it good. An example would be “Why Me Lord” by Kris Kristofferson. I HATED that song. However, a song I hate more is “One Day at a Time.” Kris co-wrote that, you know. The part that I hated the most was the second verse…

Do you remember (Are you kidding? Ever heard of Omniscience)
When you walked among men
Well Jesus, you know, if you’re looking below(If? What’s He doin’, cleaning harps?)
It’s worse now than then(like when the Romans were feeding lions)
Pushin’ and shovin’ crowding my mind(Mental breakdowns are worse than martyrdom)
Lord for my sake(It’s all about me, isn’t it?)
Teach me to take
One day at a time (Just go take a nap, and you’ll feel better)

Well, “Friday” is a popular song, that’s for sure. What started off as an 8th-grader’s dream project has turned into a multi-million dollar success.  Once it was posted on YouTube, it went viral. Now, as of this article, it received over 88 million hits (views). I just want to know why I had to be one of the unlucky ones to hear it.

It’s Cute

It could be worse, you know. Rebecca Black could be singing a song about teen sex in the back of a convertible, or drug use while worshiping Satan in the bathroom of a public school. So, from a content perspective, it’s not that bad. The tune is annoying, but catchy, and the lyrics are clean.  In short, it’s a cute song. But who on earth thought it was a poetic stroke of genius to end a line in a song with “afterwer-erds?”

The Worst Example for Teens is in the Video

If I really wanted to point out the negatives, it would have to be in the video. Here you have a song about a girl who goes to the bus stop, but instead hops a ride in the back seat of a convertible driven by a 10-year-old. Did her parents say it was OK to ride to school with her underage “friends?” Were any of them wearing seat belts?

The second verse presented some disturbing images. The last time I checked, it was not only illegal for 8th graders to drive alone, much less without an adult, but shouldn’t they sit IN the car, not ON the car? She said “on the highway” while waving at her friends from the trunk of a convertible. Can you say “Girls die in tragic accident after falling out of car – News at Eleven!?”

But there’s another thing – who is this gangsta’ rapper that knows so much about little Rebecca Black and her partying? What’s the deal? If it was my little girl, dude better watch where he parks that ride. I don’t think ANY grown man with gold teeth and “bling” needs to be concerned with my middle school girl, her parties, OR her fun fun fun. Got it?!

Wishing Rebecca Well

I wish her the best. I hope this is the start of something big for her. God bless her, really! She seems like a sweet kid with a monotone voice that grates through my soul like a recurring chalkboard nightmare. All I ask is that she leave all the other days of the week alone – and for Heaven’s sake, find another writer.

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by | September 25, 2012 · 5:00 am

Curbed Appetite

New Stuff

I am always up for trying new foods. There is the expectation that comes with wondering what the first bite will taste like. Chicken?

Funny thing, I have eaten a lot of chicken in my day (Baptist preachers are known for that), but not all chicken tastes the same. So, when you hear somebody say, “It tastes like chicken,” remember some people like hard-boiled chicken fetus in the shell (Philippines).

Today’s post is going to include two “new things” from entirely different parts of the world (especially for me). And neither taste like chicken – I don’t think.

Maté

Last week my little girl brought home from Spanish class a little bowl and a bag full of marijuana. Not really!! It only looked like it. And it wasn’t in the bag, just the bowl that was supposed to be a cup.

According to my daughter, and her teacher, and YouTube, and Wikipedia, this was supposed to be a traditional Argentinian drink. A drink, they say, made from steeping dried leaves from the yerba mate plant (or tree) in hot water. I think they switched the yerba mate for grass clippings in the school playground.

Everything about this drink goes against what I practice. You are supposed to fill the cup nearly full with these tiny, crushed leaves, fill it with water, stick in a metal straw that can’t be washed, and drink from it as you pass it around to perfect strangers. What’s wrong with this picture?

What did it taste like? Nasty. They say it’s an acquired taste. I didn’t acquire it.

Sushi

OK, I know what you are thinking…”Anthony! Are you telling us you have never had sushi?” No, I am not going to tell you that. What I am going to tell you is that I never ate sushi that was real sushi and not those stupid California rolls.

Recently, because my daughter was broken-hearted after losing a volleyball game, I allowed myself to be suckered into going to a sushi bar. I think I would have rather gone to a “beer” bar. At least they would have had peanuts.

So, after deciding to let her pick, we ended up with what you see. We got raw Salmon, raw Yellow Tail, and  a Dragon Roll.

Why do people eat this stuff? Is there something in the psyche of some people that makes them want to go out and hunt another creature down like a true predator? Do they really enjoy biting into the cold, sticky flesh of dead sea creature? Haven’t they ever heard of Captain D’s?

Sorry, folks. That was my last time. My mouth tasted like I had licked a trot line for the next day and a half.

Real Food

So, after we left the sushi place, I took the girls one block down and got a hot dog at Good Dog, another North Shore Art District tree-hugger hangout. After eating the foo foo fish, I needed man food

What you see here is a naturally cased, baked bean, slaw, and red onion covered Boston Dog.

You can keep the squid bait.

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