The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). In other words, the awe and wonder of God’s great love is the source of wisdom, the motivation for our habits and the well of joy and gratitude by which we live for the One who died for us.
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“All habits and practices are ultimately trying to make us into a certain kind of person. So one of the most important questions we need to ask is: Just what kind of person is this habit or practice trying to produce, and to what end is such a practice aimed?” - James K.A. Smith
Are you aware of all the habits (big or little) that you do throughout a given day? Probably not. With members of your family or small group, commit to tracking and assessing your daily habits.
You can find a helpful guide for tracking your habits at https://t.co/3pvDk6Baq8.
"Through a long path and a lot of work . . . we develop integrity and righteousness and it is through these character traits that God guides us.” - Tim Keller #technologyrefresh
This week's challenge is to seek solitude:
Schedule (and keep!) an extended time away with God where you know silence will be a given and solitude will not be hard to find.
“Digital connections and the sociable robot may offer the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship.” - Sherry Turkle #technologyrefresh
"We’re pulled in so many different directions that we end up going nowhere. In this state, we are losing our ability to pay attention to the people, callings and responsibilities God has put in our lives." #technologyrefresh https://t.co/zE6tE1cn4s
'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' is a perfect case study of all that’s affirming and troubling about video games—and our posture toward them. https://t.co/oZ5UBSw1Jx
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:13-14) #technologyrefresh
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The death of a daughter. The redemption of a relationship. The care and healing experienced in the outdoors.
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Stitcher: https://t.co/r9BUgYPKmW
The dopamine feed-back loop is real. And it is enslaving.
But God is a good shepherd, and he wants to renew and refresh your mind.
Listen to Sunday's sermon, Part 2 of our REFRESH series, on Ephesians 5:17. https://t.co/sIYlKFCcEm
This article is fascinating for several reasons. But it shows how challenging it can be to develop convictions around tech usage without causing others to feel shamed or judge.
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