How to be a social media peacemaker
By Douglas S. Bursch– We are called to be peacemakers. However, if our actions are not thoughtful and intentional, we wound those entrusted to our care. We harm friends, family, neighbors, strangers and the people we come across in our online
7 simple ways you can do a digital detox this month
Can you go more than 10 minutes without checking your phone? According to a study from Asurion, the average person would say no. And for one out of 10 people, it’s once every four minutes. From waking us up in
Why it’s so important to take time to unplug
My 2-year-old daughter recently reminded me of something important. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one evening after work when she grabbed my hand—signaling for me to follow her. She walked me over to the princess castle and dolls
Reevaluating our relationship with social media
Eight a.m. rolls around and we snooze the alarm on our phone. We scroll through media and news, daily trends and discounts. We check the weather app to help decide whether a sweater is necessary. We check our GPS to
10 ways to spread positivity in 2019
In a time when negativity surrounds us, it’s important to spread positivity and be the light for others who are struggling. These are some simple ways to do so in 2019: 1. Use social media for good Social media is a go-to
Meeting people where they are
Facing geographical challenges, Lts. Aaron and Meagan Ruff launched a Bible study on Facebook. Lts. Aaron and Meagan Ruff, in their initial corps appointment as newly commissioned Salvation Army officers, wanted to include as many people as possible in a fellowship
The ABCs of Gens X, Y and Z
“The young man pities his elders, fearing the day he, too, will join their ranks. The elderly man pities the younger generation, well-knowing the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them.” –Lynda I. Fisher The competitive advantage of learning from
How to navigate online media with teenagers
Put that thing down! This was Betsy’s first response when I asked a group of moms, “What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘social media’?” The room burst out in laughter. I was listening to parents talk about these concerns
6 truths for when life feels messy
Sometimes life is messy. It is not the life that is so often portrayed on social media, but rather it is imperfect and raw. And it can be so easy for us to think that everyone else has these amazing, perfect
Be present
Don’t miss out because you’re staring at a screen. My best friend put her hand in front of my phone’s screen. “Hang up and hang out,” she teased. I laughed, and felt a twinge of guilt. We had just ordered food,
Facebook group ‘sparks’ pay-it-forward movement
Traverse City residents bring ‘sharing economy’ to social media to help hurting neighbors in northern Michigan. By Jared McKiernan - The post went up early one November morning. “I'm trying to help a mom. She has two daughters and is expecting a son in
Getting ‘Jesus on the go’
Lt. Antonio Romero aims to be part of the media generation with his Facebook devotions. By Thomas Brown - Fresh from training, Salvation Army Lts. Antonio and Heather Romero arrived at their first appointment, as outpost officers in Cordova, Alaska, eager to