Editor’s Note: I wrote a book to help believers overcome obstacles in prayer and mention how I use PrayerMate! Learn more about When Prayer Is a Struggle or buy it on Amazon. About a year ago, I began to search for the best prayer app for an article I wrote. I downloaded about a half dozen apps that […]
Social Media & Technology
15 of the Funniest Christian Parody Twitter Accounts to Follow
140 characters is a terrible place for theological arguments—but an amazing place for humor. I often find myself laughing out loud (or trying to hide it) on Twitter when reading jokes, looking at memes, or seeing a chart that can vividly describe reality without words. Below is a list of my 15 favorite funny Christian accounts to […]
6 Bad Reasons to Check Your Phone in the Morning
I’ve mentioned on the blog before how I appreciate the Ask Pastor John Podcast. The format is simple: a listener sends John Piper a question and he answers it, pulling from the immense wisdom he has accumulated from his decades of preaching and pastoring. (If you’re looking for more podcast recommendations, check out my friend […]
Blogging, Social Media, and Platform Stewardship
I’ve reflected recently on what it looks like to steward a blog and social media platform for the glory of God. As a Christian blogger, I know my platform needs to be more than just about page views and retweets – and if that is it’s ultimate purpose, I might as well stop. Stewardship is […]
Following Christ on Social Media: 15 Questions for Self-Examination
Social media is everywhere today. We can’t watch anything on TV without being reminded of the option to tweet about what we are watching. Now with smartphones we can use social media in the car, in the bathroom, at a meeting, and even—gasp!— at church. While there are many advantages to social media, we should […]