Technology
Technology has the power to create connection. Technology has the power to control. Explore the wealth of resources on stewarding technology usage in this theme.
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Paying Attention
There is an important truth about attention that everyone should know. That is, we become what we pay attention to. Read more in this article.
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Principles For Technology Podcast Episodes
The Bible makes no mention of the internet, apps, or virtual reality. Yet it speaks to them. In this two-part podcast series, Arlan Miller and Matt Kaufmann provide a few helpful principles to use when discerning our technology use.
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Family & Technology
Technology is ever-changing. Utilize these resources to keep up-to-date on filters, guidance, and discussion aids around technology.
Family Technology Plan
This resource is meant to help with this intentionality. To help give guidance and begin discussion for families in this area. Read MoreInternet Filtering & Monitoring Quick Reference
Internet filtering programs are important tools for properly utilizing technology. Learn More
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Technology Sunday School Lessons
Technology is a tool which is increasingly a part of our everyday life. It is important to understand the impact which technology can have on our lives from a biblical framework. These Sunday School lessons walk through different areas of technological influence.
View LessonsTechnology Teaching Principles Discussion Aids
Through these lessons, children/students and parents/teachers can hopefully engage in healthy discussion around several key teaching principles from the Bible regarding technology and some of its potential dangers. This discussion should be coupled with further instruction in the appropriate use of technology.
View LessonsTechnology & Our Heart
Consider the role of technology in your life. With the integration of technology in todays world, it can have a dramatic impact on our daily lives, including our spiritual walk. This article includes few concepts and questions to bear in mind.
View ArticleSmartphones
Using technology is an everyday part of life for most people. However, for some individuals, becoming obsessionally focused on staying connected to their devices becomes a dependency that creates impairment in their lives. Additional information and resources are provided in these featured articles.
Smartphone and Internet Addiction
This article provides additional resources to help understand those who have addiction to internet and usage of smartphone. Read MoreParenting and Cell Phones Podcast Episodes
Challenges and problems will arise when adolescents are using cell phones. How should parents react to these challenges? Learn More
Commonly Asked Questions
Technology can be a battleground for parents and children, and each child will need slightly different guidelines based on their maturity and character. It is important to engage in this topic while your child is young and continue to see the topic as an opportunity to train your child in truth throughout their life. It is helpful to seek discussion and growth-minded teaching with your children while you engage in this area of technology. Our Family Tech Plan is designed to help parents consider and navigate guidelines for their children.
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A smartphone can be a wonderful yet challenging opportunity for a child. There are several factors to consider before allowing your child to have a smart phone. Age, maturity, and trustworthiness are just a few. It is also important that you, as the parent, are willing to engage in the learning needed to make sure you have proper protections in place while using this device as an opportunity for discussion and growth with your child. The resource below walks through some considerations before allowing your child this privilege.
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While technology isn’t inherently good or evil, it can be used discerningly for God’s glory. Using technology wisely can be a useful tool to encourage spiritual growth in yourself and build connections with others. There are principles to consider in how to properly use technology. Learn more from the many resources on the technology portion of our website.
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Technology in today’s world is integrated into many aspects of our lives. This integration has allowed for the potential of greater communication, connection, and productivity, but it can also have negative impact as well. Regular, personal review of the impact which technology is having on our lives is necessary. You can find several reflective questions on each of these resources, all meant to encourage this healthy review.
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