CONNECTED 3D

Technology brings many benefits to our lives. But excessive screen time can create a flat, one-dimensional existence. We were made for the rich, three-dimensional experience of relationship with God and one another. So, while technology is great for some types of communication, it is no substitute for real-world, face-to-face connection.

Do you control your devices or are they starting to control you? How about your family? In a culture where everyone seems more “connected” than ever, how do we nurture real connection with the most important people in our lives?

Replace negative technology habits with healthy ones by connecting 3D:

Disconnect to Connect: Choose specific times and locations to consistently disconnect from devices in order to connect with God, family and friends.
Deepen Internal Values: Model and coach your family toward God-honoring technology habits.
Develop External Boundaries: Find and set the right safety and accountability strategy for yourself and everyone in your home.

HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

We’ve all been there. That’s why we’re here!

Parents today who are raising children, pre-teens, and teens are facing a whole world of unique challenges that revolve around the Internet. As parents we are in the position to parent the Internet generation.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc…Some of these giants are here to stay and others will come and go. Social media, through various routes, is not going away anytime soon.

We do not need to fear these different avenues of technology connection, but we do need to understand them so that we can help deepen internal values and develop external boundaries for ourselves and our families.

There are lots of ways that social media can be used for good. I can publically encourage my spouse, celebrate a child’s accomplishment, spiritually invest in a friend across the world, and even help link others to great resources for growth.

Social media, and most other technology components, can be leveraged for good or for harm. Lets make sure we are informed and also make sure we know how to use these in a God-honoring way if they are going to be in our homes.