This article first appeared in RELEVANT Magazine. I’m terrified that because of social media, the entire world can see my words. It means I can hurt more than just the people in front of me every time I choose to not live like Jesus. But what I’ve come to discover is, many people don’t realize […]
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5 Ways to Avoid the Gluttony of Facebook
If I’m honest, Facebook is a major trap for me. It’s so easy to turn to Facebook for a brief stimulation, and then get caught in unnecessary scrolling. In a culture that feeds off constant attention and always being plugged in, I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggles with this. But then, I […]
8 Dangers of Social Media We’re Not Willing to Admit
I recently posed the question: is social media good for your heart and your character? It’s been an issue I’ve been really passionate about lately, because if I’m honest, I’ve felt the effects social media has had on my faith. I took this discussion to Relevant Magazine. Here is the article I wrote for them: […]
Social Media Does Not Make Your Life More Special
“I’m tired of the one-upmanship on social media. That’s why I quit,” I heard someone say. I’ve heard this statement multiple times. It seems that many of us turn to social media like it’s a competition, an arena of comparison rather than a place of community. We battle for likes on our statuses. We strive […]