A quick search online reveals that a lot of us have image problems. Not only do you and I have image problems, but it seems like every category of person, career, human activity, and individual has an image problem. The Satanic Inversion of the Image of God As I mentioned in my message this past …
5 Reasons I’m giving up social media during Lent
People talk about all sorts of things you can give up during Lent. For the past three months, I've sensed that it would be spiritually upbuilding for me to take a break - a sabbath of sorts - from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. In the past, I've utilized my blog and social media …
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WWJT: What Would Jesus Tweet (!?!)
In my ever-continuing conversation with folks out there about the uses of social media, from Facebook to blogging to Twitter, I've encountered another bit of fodder for the conversation. It came via a Twitter re-tweet that I read entitled "7 Reasons Christians Should Twitter." Before I make any comments on this let me say that, …
New Voices on Social Media
Yesterday, I posted a video about social media and whether or not it was a fad. Today, I came across a few different articles all digging into how social media impacts our life of faith and ministry within the church. I'd love to hear your take on these articles and interviews that offer conflicting perspectives …
Is Social Media a Fad?
The world we live in has changed. The way we do ministry in the church is changing and must change. If you didn't know it yet then you should watch this video, while considering these questions: how is the church (generally or your church specifically) doing at engaging with social media? how are you doing …
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