Do Unto Others — Everyone, Everywhere | byFaith

Here is a great article from byFaith about what it means to love our neighbors.  In the context of social media I particularly liked the following quote:

“Before clicking “publish” or “send,” consider what you would want said to you (or about you) and how you would want it said. Pray for a loving heart that looks to the interests of others. Then reread the draft and see if it still seems like the right thing to say.”

There are plenty of good tidbits to share with your kids as you talk to them about what it means to love one another.  Discernment often begins with thinking through issues before they pop up instead of reacting to what has already happened.  Hopefully this article will help.

Do Unto Others — Everyone, Everywhere | byFaith.

How People Change: Free on Amazon Today

Hey everyone, there is a great book by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp called How People Change that is on sale today at Amazon.  The Kindle edition is free!  If you haven’t read this book, this is a great opportunity to grab a copy and see what it looks like for change to happen in the life of a believer.  This is great for helping us understand our kids and our spouses.  Check it out!

Should I Even Be Sharing This? How Online Activity Can Lead to Loneliness

Here is a great video by Shimi Cohen about the role that social media plays in our perception of loneliness.  While we try to use social media to fill a hole in our lives, we end up only feeling more lonely.  Let me know what you think!

 

The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo.

Venting Doesn’t Make Things Better

The APA recently released this news story that essentially seems to run counter to what everyone might expect regarding teenagers and their friends.  Essentially what the study found is that teenage girls, especially, who spend time complaining about social and emotional issues with their friends have a higher tendency towards anxiety and depression.  If this research holds to be true, it will definitely affect the way that I counsel the students who come into my office (as well as my own daughter!).  As Christians, God intends for us to use our words for encouragement and truth-speaking, not complaining.  I like it when studies like this back up what He tells us.