Whether you’re in an airport, in line at the grocery store, or just sitting at your house, humanity’s new default setting seems to be lived through a screen. And Tony Reinke says we are changing as a result. 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You is a book most of us need and some of […]
Social Media & Technology
Ten Questions Christians Should Ask of Their Entertainment
“But,” says one, “are we not to have amusements?” Yes, such amusements as you can take in the fear of God. Do what Jesus would have done.” —Charles Spurgeon We live in an unprecedented age of entertainment. The average American spends over ten hours per day in front of a screen. Never before have we […]
Technology is in its proper place when…
I suspect Andy Crouch’s new book The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place will be a game-changer for many families. He doesn’t so much lay out the “how to” on protecting your family and kids from the wiles of devices and the internet, but rather shares a much-needed paradigm for […]
5 Resolutions Against Technological Distractions
Editor’s Note: I wrote a book on prayer, and there is an entire chapter dedicated to fighting distractions for prayer. Learn more about When Prayer Is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer or buy a copy on Amazon. This presidential election I made the regrettable decision to try and watch one […]
How to Stop a Porn Addiction with Biblical Truth and the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pornography is one of the biggest problems facing the church of today. Modern technology like smartphones and high-speed internet has made it more accessible, affordable, and anonymous than ever, and it is wreaking havoc in the church by suffocating the spiritual lives of believers, destroying marriages and families, and diminishing the effectiveness of pastors. Reports […]