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May 25, 2023

How Can We Avoid Becoming Cynics of the Cynicism and Negativity on Social Media and in the Body of Christ?

In a discussion with some friends about social media, one of them recently wrote, “It’s...

December 2021

December 02, 2021

The Kindness of Constructive Criticism: How Input from Others Can Rescue You from Reckless Words

As a writer, I seek input from others on my writing and take it seriously....

March 2021

March 06, 2021

Six Considerations Before You Share on Social Media

Last year I did a series of blogs on what Scripture has to say about the power...

August 2020

August 24, 2020

A Social Media Interaction Full of Grace and Truth (A Discussion of God’s Words in Job)

I’m posting this recent interaction from my Facebook page for two reasons: first, the value of the...

July 2020

July 21, 2020

Listen and Read Before You Speak or Type – Scripture Series Part 2

Today’s blog is the second in a series of five with Scripture on the impact...

July 20, 2020

Our Tongues Have the Power of Life and Death – Scripture Series Part 1

Years ago I put together a number of Scriptures on the power of our words. Their...

June 2020

June 29, 2020

In Challenging Times, Seek Your Satisfaction in God and His Word

Flight crews routinely announce, “If you’re traveling with a child or someone who requires assistance,...

April 2019

April 01, 2019

Ed Stetzer on How Christians Need Discipleship to Develop Godly Technology Habits

I was a pastor for fourteen years, and still have countless conversations with pastors. Many...

March 2019

March 25, 2019

Philip Yancey on His Own Personal Reading Crisis, and What It Means for All of Us

Philip Yancey, a writer I often appreciate, wrote an article about his own struggle to...

July 2017

July 31, 2017

3 Things to Remember When You’re Browsing Through Social Media

Besides being a full-time wife and mom, and a part-time ER nurse, our daughter Angela...

July 27, 2017

3 Things to Remember Before You Post on Social Media

Both of our daughters, Karina and Angela, are Christ-centered women and wonderful wives and moms...

May 2017

May 01, 2017

10 Questions to Help Us Analyze Our Smartphone Habits

On his blog, Tony Reinke interviewed author and podcaster Alastair Roberts about smartphones and how...

March 2016

March 21, 2016

Watching Our Words on Social Media

The power of the words we speak and write is far greater than we realize....

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