On Monday, I talked about how we sometimes need to disconnect from all the things that pull at us and spend time with God. (You can see that post here).
Today, I am going to a workshop dealing with how to use FaceBook as a tool. At the risk of sounding contradictory, there is no question that we need to get away from technology at times in order to meet with God. But the reality is that technology is a huge part of our lives now. And it is becoming more so all the time. Technology is changing at the speed of light. I just saved enough money to buy an iPad and already, the next generation is about to hit the stores this Friday (YES!!!!). 10 years ago, the most common use of a cell phone was to actually punch in numbers and call someone. Today, a smart phone can do just about anything – and yes, even make calls!
Social networking has become a secondary life for many people. There are online communities that, for some, have taken the place of real community. In fact, can I just get something off my chest here? I really wish the people caught up in Farmville would actually move to a farm and quit inviting me to play – sorry, don’t mean to offend but enough is enough. OK, I feel better. In a world in which we are more connected to one another through social media, people suffer from being more alone than they have ever been. How often do you meet people in person anymore? Much of the communication we engage in on a daily basis is via email or FaceBook messaging.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the age in which we live. But how can we use this technology to actually engage one another more fully? How can we use technology as a tool to build real community – to build the Kingdom?
How are you using technology to make a difference in your world?
Clay in the Hands 
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