#Challenges of Idols: Discovering True Worship Sunday, March 12, 2017 #seduced by idols Ancient idols: things made of human hands; gold, silver, stones, wood, etc. Deuteronomy 4:16-19, p. 128 “You saw no form of any kind the day the LORD spoke to you at Horeb out of the fire. Therefore watch yourselves very […]
#Challenges of Constant Criticism: Discovering Encouragement Sunday, March 5, 2017 #constant evaluation Our social media culture adds to an atmosphere of constant evaluation. #characteristics that create chronic critical behaviour Anonymity: saying (typing) things one would never state in person. Jesus says, “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their […]
#Challenges of Secret Impurity: Discovering Integrity Sunday,February 26, 2017 #social media pitfalls Social media can be a great tool to connect friends and family together, quick direct communication to targeted people and other convenient uses, but there can be “pitfalls” that we can fall into. These “pitfalls” can end up poisoning our lives; […]
#Challenges of Desensitization: Discovering Compassion Sunday, February 19, 2017 #cause challenge Recent major people causes: Thailand Tsunami, Missing Nigerian Girls, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Evidence of a strong correlation between sharing popular ideas and the decline of compassion as a shared cultural value #study University of Michigan: comprehensive study of compassion attitudes of […]
#Challenges of Control: Discovering Authenticity Sunday,February 12, 2017 #selfie-obsessed? Selfie hashtag has expanded over 200% since 2013 iPhones, smart phones, etc., have high-tech cameras where you can fix all of your images to make sure you look your best at all times Luke 18:9-14, p. 742 To some who were confident of their […]
#Challenges of Likes: Discovering Intimacy Sunday,February 5, 2017 My friends tell me I have an intimacy problem. But they don’t really know me.” —Garry Shandling #unintended negative consequences The more time and energy invested in social media the more we lose on real human intimacy. We may be “connected” with many people through […]
#Challenges of Comparison: Discovering Contentment Sunday, January 29, 2017 “My buddy Steve is the most competitive guy I know. He not only has to one-up anything I say or do, but then he has to tweet about it. And post a selfie with whatever award he won…or the cool place he just visited. I […]