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Morning Prayer for This Space

Good morning, Lord. I thank You for the people who gather in this space on social media. May it be a place of kind encouragement, not criticism; gentle truth, not deception; humble honesty, not arrogance; eternal hope, not despair; lasting … Continue reading

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Aimless Scrolling or Serious Study

  The lure of social media — Scroll down. Just one more click. And another.    Minutes fly by, with nothing to show for it. 2 Timothy 2:15 (MEV) Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need … Continue reading

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Social Discipline

The challenge of our era: disciplined use of social media. Chirps and beeps and links call to me. They disrupt my focus and waste my time.   This bit of Scripture speaks to my problem: Psalm 19:12b May they not … Continue reading

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Social Media and Lies

People post their best photos and happiest moments on social media. Their lives look perfect. And when yours doesn’t, the enemy whispers, “You’re no good. What a loser.” Remember what Jesus said about the enemy.   John 8:44 (NIV) There … Continue reading

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Fake News

  “Fake News” is in the news. What do you think?     “Fake News”? Fake! If it isn’t true, it isn’t news I don’t believe any news any more Philippians 4:8 (NLT) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one … Continue reading

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What Would Jesus Like?

A couple days back, we considered what Jesus would tweet. Today, imagine our Lord next to you on the couch as you scroll through your social media. Which posts would Jesus like? The sexy pose  (doubt it) Your profane rant (probably … Continue reading

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A Puritan’s Guide to Social Media

Take a trip with me back to the 1600’s. We’re looking for advice for our texts, tweets, posts, pins and comments.   “The nature and end of judgment or sentence must be corrective, not vindictive; for healing, not destruction.” John … Continue reading

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If Jesus Wouldn’t, You Shouldn’t

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Wise Words

  Proverbs 31:26 (NIV) She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.   On her tongue, in her emails and her Facebook comments. 

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