In our tech savy world, we have become quite efficient. We have learned to do more with less – or have we? We have developed technology that helps us communicate with others in all kinds of new and creative ways – efficient ways. I can email someone in another city or even country and in seconds, get an answer to my question.
I can send a text message to a friend and get a response without the wasted time of all the normal pleasantries of a personal conversation. We have become very efficient in many ways. But what is this doing to our relationships? (You know it might be an issue for you if you text message your child to come to dinner and he or she is just in the other room).
We have become proficient in communicating in 140 characters or less thanks to Twitter, but what can we really communicate in 140 characters?
Don’t get me wrong, I have adapted to the way we communicate right along side the rest of you, but every once in a while, maybe, just maybe we ought to stop long enough to really have a conversation – invest in each other’s lives.
My challenge to you today is this: Think of someone you have not talked to in a while – then pick up the phone and call them – maybe even go to lunch and really build a relationship.
God created us for community, one with another. It is hard to grow a community in 140 characters.
Clay in the Hands 
but then again,140 characters makes an interesting community ;D
I’m responding after time spent in prayer and even called Brian on the phone to respond (and say hello) because I was feeling a little guilty in case my response was less than 140 characters 🙂 I hope you know I’m kidding but I do want to add a comment. I agree with the post 100% and understand the point that is being made but a few things come to mind.
How many times do I not use 140 characters. How many times should I stop before I reach 140 character (maybe now). Were there times that Jesus kept his teachings to this format (length wise).
The technology can obviously have detrimental effects if we don’t use it constructively, but think of the effect if we use it to just send one person a 140 character message of His light. That would be more than I do most days.
Dave – You are right on! 140 characters are definitely better than none. I am excited about he community God is building and I want to be a part of it.