Mobile Ministry Magazine

I was just talking to a brother and he was telling me that he wanted to do a few more things from his smartphone in an effort to create more time for his family and stay off the computer. And while I am well convinced that can be a very positive move, what does concern me is that sometimes we try to use tech to solve an issue that is more than just a issue of tech. Sure, we might be spending more time playing "home admin" or browsing when we could be studying and fellowshipping. But just changing the tech cannot be the resolving item, we really do have to get down to the core of what it is that we are using tech to substitute for, and then (if then) use the tech as a facilitator of growing with God and our families. As much as these tools can really help, sometimes they just have to take a backseat to relationship and study; and only when those are in the right place can we bring them into a place where they are really aids to ministry.

That all being said, how have you used tech to improve your relationship with God or friends/family? And when you saw that improvement, was it the tech, or something deeper that was the item changed?

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