Discerning Culture

Kids Opting Out of Social Media – I’m sure you know of this trend but it still interesting to see an article on it. Our children are narrowcasting not broadcasting. Make sure you are talking with them. With Him – Jesus’ Discipleship Method.  This has huge implications for parents. Are you “with him?” Are you bringing your children “with you?” Ask Questions Like Jesus – One author says that Jesus was asked 183 questions but asked 307. Questions are powerful teaching tools. This article looks at different types of questions and will help you in your communication. 10 Questions to Diagnose Your…

Here is research proof  to what we already know. As TV spreads, it changes culture. This article points out how the spread of TV  has reduced Brazil’s birthrate and influenced social mores in India gradually. The article goes on to point out how TV has changed our culture’s acceptance of homosexuality. Some applications as I see it. 1. We are imitators. We can’t help it. The question is what will we imitate. We will imitate those we admire. If I am saturating myself with TV characters then I will want to emulate them. If I put myself around those who…

Art has a way of affecting our emotions. If the story it tells is true, then that art is powerfully helpful. If that story is false, then it can deceive us. One helpful thing we can do is actually decipher the message of a movie. And all movies do have a message. The following are some questions that have been in my notes. I am sure they are not original with me. Consider printing this list down and asking a few of these questions of the next movie you see. What does this teach about God? How does that compare the…

CBMW has my latest article up here. I wrote it to encourage young men to take manful initiative and care in a dateless world. Have Manful Motivation 1. Treat her as a sister with absolute purity. 2. Treat her as a sister with selfless love. Take Manful Action 1. Spend some time in groups with guys and girls. 2. Have some modesty toward her. 3. Date with Jesus, not Cupid in mind. 4. Make a formal, in-person invitation. 5. Be ready for rejection. Y 6. Go somewhere. 7. Minister to her by asking her questions about herself. 8. Thank her…

  After my screed last week, calmer and more knowledgeable voices have spoken to this issue. It is an issue that should concern every Christian. Our country was founded on separation of powers and religious liberty. Those two principles are under assault. My own state, Rhode Island, allowed many religions (Baptists, Jews, Quakers) to practice their religion freely in the early days of our country. That pluralism is under assault. Here are a few of the calmer and scarier articles: Learn the facts – Gordon College provides a facts page. Mind the Gap  – I dont like the title but…