This is a follow-up to my previous post titled Social Media Use By Christians-Does the End Justify the Means? This past weekend I watched a documentary-drama hybrid on Netflix entitled ‘The Social Dilemma’ which explores the dangers of social networking. What made it most interesting was that tech experts who actually contributed to the development ofContinue reading “More on Social Media….”
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Social Media Use By Christians-Does the End Justify the Means?
“Should Christians refrain from utilizing social media even if it means not being able to reach greater numbers of people with the Message?”
The Definition of Insanity
There’s a famous quote by Albert Einstein that goes: “Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” Can anyone reading this relate? I am applying it to the professional aspect of my life. For the past twenty-seven years I have worked in the social work profession. Starting out inContinue reading “The Definition of Insanity”
” I HATE Cancer!”
Hate is a strong word and as Christians it isn’t one that should be used in most circumstances. But when it comes to cancer it is more than justified because it is a sin and we can hate sin just as God hates sin. The urge to write this came this morning. Last night IContinue reading “” I HATE Cancer!””
Is a Sleep Divorce Right for Me?
Being married can be wonderful in that you get to share your life with “your person”. But sometimes there can be a bit too much sharing. I say this because many nights I can’t get to sleep in the bed I share with my husband. Why? Because he snores steadily and loudly throughout the night.Continue reading “Is a Sleep Divorce Right for Me?”
Maintaining Sanity in the Age of Covid19
Lately it seems that all we see and hear about on the news is Coronavirus 19. News casts are dedicating nearly every minute to the pandemic. They report on the rising number of confirmed cases and unfortunately deaths from this invisible enemy. Recently we have learned to “social distance” ourselves and that hand sanitizerContinue reading “Maintaining Sanity in the Age of Covid19”
Waiting for God to Respond
Waiting can be difficult. It seems that everyday we have to wait whether it’s in slow traffic, in line at the grocery store or for our name to be called at our favorite coffee place. While it may seem eternal it isn’t. If we stop and think about it we know it really isn’t thatContinue reading “Waiting for God to Respond”
The Greatest Gift
Wow. It’s so amazing that an entire year has passed and it’s Christmas Eve once again. Many of us may still be shopping for last minute gifts, wrapping presents or getting ready to attend a church service tonight. If you have young children you may be prepping for a long night of assembling doll housesContinue reading “The Greatest Gift”
Who Loves You?
Have you ever had a person or people in your life whose love seemed conditional? Are they happy with you as long as you are meeting their expectations but upset when you don’t? If this is or has occurred what should or did you do? I asked myself this question just last week. You seeContinue reading “Who Loves You?”
Don’t Let Election Day Results Take Away Your Joy
Yesterday was election day in Virginia and in other parts of the country. There were hotly contested elections on both the state and local level in many of these areas. While monitoring the results last night it was evident that many voters in my state were overjoyed with the final outcome. On the state levelContinue reading “Don’t Let Election Day Results Take Away Your Joy”
