Tech
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What I “Like” Speaks Volumes
I know that I am going to step on some toes with this article. I know that because, as I have thought about writing it, my toes have been a bit tender Still, I felt this was something that needed to be said, as Christians seek to navigate living holy lives in every arena of life, including the social media world. It seems to happen constantly, and it truly concerns me. Someone puts a post on Facebook or a picture on Instagram, and the comments and “likes” (or “hearts”) start coming in. It’s great…or is it? Well, like so many other things, it depends. Too often, Christians feel like they…
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The Next Step in Using Technology to Spread the Gospel
No, this article is not trying to predict the future. While I enjoy trying new things with technology, that’s not the point of this article. I have no way of knowing what the next big thing is when it comes to the online and digital world. Instead, what I want to think about is why we use technology, especially as it pertains to spreading the Gospel. Through the last several decades, technology has changed and, thankfully, many have been ready to use those new technologies to share the saving message of Jesus Christ. From radio to television to the exploding world of digital technologies, people have leveraged these to share sermons, lessons,…
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The Devil’s Newest Tool
Those who have heard me speak in the recent past will know what I am talking about. It has taken the place of several other things, all of which are still dangerous tools, but this one seems to exceed them all. It is convenient, small, very smart, and available to almost everyone. Of course, I’m talking about the cell phone. That little computer you can hold in your hand and take with you wherever you go. That thing that connects you to so many people on social media. That device that allows you to connect to sites about which no one else will know (or at least, you don’t think they will know about it). That…
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Time in the Social Media World is Time I’m Not in Their World
Today’s article is for me. It is about me, and it is to me. If you get anything out of it, that’s just a bonus. It is an article that had been bouncing around my mind for a little while, then two statements on the same day basically forced me to write it. The first conversation happened just after worship Sunday morning. We got home and Leah was finishing up lunch. The kids were each playing with little toys the floor of the living room and I was tired from teaching and preaching. But, with this article bouncing around my head, I got in the floor and played just for…
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Episode 101: Raising Children Who are Willing to Go Against the Flow [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_101.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here.) Children (and adults) want to fit in, but as Christians, we must go against the flow of culture. In this week’s podcast, Adam and Leah use two articles (links found below) to discuss why it is essential to teach our children to swim upstream in small decisions, so they will do so with big decisions later. Resources Raising Your Kids to Go Against the Flow (We are THAT Family) You Don’t Have to Give Your Kid a Phone (Your Mom has a Blog) More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith…
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How One Phrase from 1 Corinthians 13 Could Change Social Media for the Better
Social media–like it or not–is here to stay. While the platforms may change over time (remember MySpace?), interacting online is part of the fabric of culture now. But with that reality also comes a powerful responsibility. As with anything else, social media is something that Christians are to steward to the glory of God. While it is fun to share all sorts of things, our number one priority should be to shine the light of Christ through this avenue of communication. However, many Christians see social media as a way to rail against politicians, celebrities, and other people with whom they disagree. Their social media feeds are a constant barrage…
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Episode 83: We’re Raising Adults, Social…Not Social Media…for Kids, and More! [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_083.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here to listen.) On this week’s podcast, Adam and Leah look back at Maywood Christian Camp, forward to the Summer Gospel Meeting at 9th Avenue, then share great parenting links. There is a discussion about what a Stanford dean thinks every 18-year-old should be able to do, and some thoughts on why children should not be involved in social media. Enjoy the podcast. Resources are below. Links “A Stanford dean on adult skills every 18-year-old should have” [Quartz] “Why My Kids Don’t Have Social Media” [CC + Mike] More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A…
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4 Reasons Why Text Messages Can Lead to Broken Relationships
We live in the age of information and instant communication. As I am writing this article I am having a text message conversation with my mother who is in New Zealand. We can text each other and receive the messages across the world in less than a second. Technology is really amazing. It is so amazing that we have decided to pretty much let it take over our lives. This text messaging business is so convenient it just might nearly be the very end of us. Let’s face it. We will all admit that texting is sometimes what we want to do because we don’t want to get into a…
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Yes, Our Kids Are Sheltered in Their Entertainment. Yes, We Want It That Way.
Our family loves movie night! On Friday nights when we are at home, odds are we will have a simple supper and sit down in our living room to watch a movie. It’s been a tradition now for 4 or 5 years, and we love it. We also enjoy going to movies sometimes. While it is expensive, we enjoy making it a special outing. We don’t go see every “kids’ movie” that is produced, because we want a trip to the movies to be special. Though we watch quite a few movies, have a couple of favorite TV shows on DVD, and enjoy listening to the radio at times, we…
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Episode 76: Reflections on Louisville, Dealing with Entertainment Choices, You Can Get Your Family to Worship on Time, and More! [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_076.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not displaying or working? Click here.) On this week’s podcast, Adam and Leah talk about some recent goings-on, they discuss how Christians can deal with entertainment choices, and encourage families with tips to get ready for worship. Plus, they talk a little college basketball. It is March, after all! Resources below. Links Is Genesis History? [Homepage] “To Go or Not to Go…” [Amber Tatum; A Legacy of Faith] “6 Tips for Getting to Church On Time” [Of the Hearth] More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free click here. Subscribe to the podcast on…
