Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
When was the last time you were fullhearted in anything? Halfheartedness seems to be the default mode for the modern American person. We have our laptop out while watching TV, our phones out while watching our kids games, music in while reading a book, and screens on while we eat. Do we ever just fully... Continue Reading →
When I awake, the struggle begins. I use an old clock radio for my alarm so that I can get my phone out of my bedroom and tucked in a corner somewhere. I am trying to avoid beginning the day with mindless scrolling through the overnight feeds, sport scores, and news happenings. My success or... Continue Reading →
It must be trendy to discuss the ubiquitous nature of technology and personal connectivity. A new term has even been coined for it - connection addiction. I saw this term first as a part of the headline for Newsweek's latest cover story. Just a few months ago, The Atlantic cover story asked, " Is Facebook... Continue Reading →
My last post was on the importance of thinking about God. Today, I offer up five exercises that can help you turn your distracted mind into one that regularly thinks on God. 1. Count Your Breaths - Distracting thoughts are like a buzzing mosquito that keeps flying around your head. You try to ignore it... Continue Reading →
Addictions are for street people and celebrities and psychopaths, right? I admit that I am an information addict that was really messed up by the internet. No, I didn't stay up until 5 a.m. every night playing online games and I didn't neglect my family, at least not abusively. Part of what makes me decent... Continue Reading →
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