Josh Graves on Reading the Bible (and Being Read by the Bible)
Rather, in the long run, I think the progressive Churches are taking some time to consider all their options and find a direction that may not be that well trod. Maybe there’s a better approach that 30 years ago we could only glimpse. Maybe we have the chance to be far truer to the scriptures than we could have imagined when this all started.
After all, the goal is not to leave legalism but to come as close as possible to the heart of God. And surely God is best understood in light of the fullness of the entire Bible.
Dear Fundamentalist Trolls: You’re Not Helping Anyone (and I say this in love)
- “Is my tone loving?”
- “Am I judging someone I don’t even know?” (and if you are, DON’T POST THE COMMENT.)
- “Would I make this comment, and make it the same way, if I were having a face to face conversation with this person?”
- “Does this comment make the message of Jesus more attractive?”
- “Is my comment edifying, helpful, or uplifting?”
- Finally, read your comment and ask yourself “Does this sound like something Jesus would say?”
- They’re realistic thinkers
- The give themselves buffer
- They’re organized
- They’re comfortable with downtime
Steve Jobs Was a Low-Tech Parent
Children under 10 seem to be most susceptible to becoming addicted, so these parents draw the line at not allowing any gadgets during the week. On weekends, there are limits of 30 minutes to two hours on iPad and smartphone use. And 10- to 14-year-olds are allowed to use computers on school nights, but only for homework.