The world continues to contract

by clay on January 14, 2009

I’ve only been using my Facebook account regularly since the beginning of November last year. As of today I have 73 friends. 19 of them are from my hometown, 18 are from college, and eight of them are family. Most of them are people I’ve not seen in years, much less talked to. It’s really a pretty cool thing as we’re spread all over the country, from Key West, FL to Anchorage, AK, from Brazil to Hawaii, with some soon to be in Ukraine.

20 years ago, a long distance phone call was a luxury. Now, we can call anywhere in the US with no extra charge. 15 years ago email was just beginning to become prevalent. Just last week the kids and I sat down in front of the computer and talked to my parents in Kansas and saw them in real time. It’s not a substitute for the real thing, but it’s better than nothing.

It’s an interesting world we live in. A question before I go though. How can God use these technologies to further His kingdom? Are there any ways you know of?

  • http://www.strnadlandncattle.com Julia

    Here I am reading old stuff of yours. I will comment on how God is using this technology though. I believe that this technology is a way for people to support their faith, give faith to others, and continue their walk with God. It might be a way for you to just get on the internet and google a scripture verse and learn more. It might also be a way to do a bible study together with friends and family that are across the world or state. God can be present in all that we do in life, the real question is, is he?

  • http://www.mezzamorphis.com clay

    Our church is thinking about doing an online Bible study like that as a way of reaching out. I know others exist. It is a great way for us to support each other, but also show those who aren’t Christians that we aren’t lunatics. It also can help us to work through the tougher issues of our faith with others who may have a different perspective or be more mature.

    By the way, biblegatway.com is a great resource. You can look up verses in almost any translation, and they have some Bible studies as well.

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