Tension, Passion, Anger If you spend any time on social media you will probably come across heated ‘debates’ over social issues, sports, political policy.… There is a long list of things about which we feel we should argue our opinion, and we are not afraid to put people in their place when we disagree! And of course, we want to win that Facebook argument! Tension builds, passions flare, and the disagreement becomes heated. In an instant, outsiders are joining in and tak

The accessibility of digital search features have made searching for ‘proof texts’ a commonplace occurrence in the lives of many believers.  Biblical texts separated completely from their contextual meaning are seen and used on a daily basis.  Consider the following examples: 1. Philippians 4:13  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.  Was Paul really saying that he could score a touchdown or hit the game winning three pointer through Christ?  No.  The con

How would you rate your social media presence as a Christian?  Do your words and reactions demonstrate a Christ-like approach to dealing with others? In part one we looked at three principles for maintaining a Christ-like conversation on social media.  (click here for part one)  Part two will look at four final considerations from Scripture. 1. Your online behavior reflects your offline attitudes…guard your thoughts! 2.Just because you think it, doesn’t mean you need to post

I remember the day I purchased my first cell phone.  I can recall when my dad bought our first computer.  I actually remember the day I broke down and joined Facebook!  It instantly brought me into contact with so many of my past acquaintances and opened up a world of interaction with friends and family.  Over my lifetime I have seen digital social communication morph from personal pagers (small devices that buzzed when someone wanted you to call them…just ask someone over 40