By Ashley Faith Crystal entered my life when she was just 8 years old. She lived within walking distance of the church we attended and frequently joined us for Wednesday evening services. I can’t put my finger on the exact moment I met Crystal. I can tell you she quickly got my attention—and a piece […]
You Know You’re Addicted to Social Media When . . .
By Lindsey Bell Sometimes I miss the days when a phone was just a phone. There are many good things about having the world at our fingertips. Now more than ever before we can connect with people who live far away from us. We can also access information more easily and more quickly than ever […]
On Mission Online
By T. R. Robertson Social media sites can be a blessing, but they can also cause problems for our witness to others. Consider these practical DOs and DON’Ts for being on mission on social media: • DO know your mission as a Christian: to bring glory to God in everything you do and to draw others […]
Social Media Bible Study
By Karen Wingate My friend Linda Hulse posted this observation about Facebook: “If you are a gossip, you use Facebook to gossip. It’s what you do. If you are one who complains, you use Facebook to complain. It’s what you do. If you are a follower of Christ, you use Facebook to spread the gospel. […]
How We Can Be Salt & Light Online
By Brad Wise Five years ago I shut down my Facebook account. I was going through The Artist’s Way, a 12-week spiritual journey for creatives, with a group of friends and one of the weeks invites you to fast from something that’s causing noise in your life. At that point in my life Facebook was […]
