Vulnerability is powerful, but it also comes with many pitfalls, one of which is how we approach online vulnerability versus local vulnerability. How does vulnerability look different online than when we’re in our local communities?

Our phones keep away boredom and the awkwardness of silence by filling our every moment with content. But what if that’s a bad thing? What if we’re meant to be bored and have quiet once in a while? What if that’s the way God created us? Not having this kind of reprieve from the noise can actually lead to burn-out.

Church isn’t merely one of the steps towards maturity as a Christian—it’s foundation and the scaffolding every believer needs for the rest of their lives.

Have you ever wished you could just ghost someone online rather than reply with the painful answer you know you need to give? If you’ve felt this temptation, let me assure you that you’re not alone—but also encourage you in a better way forward.

In a perfect world, social media would be a place of smiles as we connect with friends and share memories. But we don’t live in a perfect world—we live in a world tangled in the thorns and thistles of sin. And in this world, social media can be a place where anxiety flourishes.