How Engaged Are You? When many people hear the word engagement, they naturally think of the promise made between a man and a woman to get married. They may picture a man getting down on one knee and offering a beautiful ring to the woman they love, who excitedly accepts the proposal. However, there is…
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Influence the World for Christ The Rise of Social Media Influencers The popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube has caused our world to be obsessed with fame. Many teens and adults quietly (or not so quietly) dream of becoming famous, “going viral”, and reaching others with their message. This cultural shift…
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Divine Design: The Heart-Tongue Connection “If we had a creator, I would have to say that the creator is pretty stupid.” That quote was recently made by a celebrity astrophysicist. What an insulting statement! I admit, I did not even like repeating that statement in written form, much less saying it with authority as he…
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Obedience Precedes Joy Many people are searching for joy in their lives. Self-help books line the shelves of bookstores, and our social media feeds are clogged with life coaches who promise we can lead fulfilled, joyful lives if we will only follow their simple steps (which typically require you to pay to reveal their wisdom).…
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How Social Media Use Shapes Our Hearts The average person spends roughly 2 1/2 hours per day on their mobile devices, with teenagers spending nearly double that amount. Much of that time is spent scrolling through various social media applications (or apps for short). The most famous are Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. These apps help us…
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Overcoming Digital Decision Fatigue Think of your favorite candy, sitting in a jar on the desk where you work, or close by your chair while you are relaxing in the evening. Every time you see that jar of candy, you unconsciously make the decision to either take some candy or not. That process of deciding…
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The Digital Battlefield Whether we realize it or not, there is a war going on all around us. It is not a traditional war that you may first imagine, with soldiers marching in formation, arrayed in battle against an enemy, with bullets flying through the air. This war takes place on the “digital battlefield”, composed…
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