Technology can be a great gift. It allows us to communicate with people all over the world instantly. But it can also do great harm if not used wisely. This short book gives helpful suggestions for how to use technology to glorify God in our lives, as well as making us aware of what dangers there are in misusing technology.
Contents:
One of God’s Greatest Graces
Technology is Never Bad?
The God–likeness of Technology
Every Knee Will Bow… To Something
Why Am I So Tired?
Do You Like Me?
Technology’s Dark Side
Is Mankind Becoming Mindless?
The Now and the Next
Conclusion: There’s No Place Like Home
Appendix A: What Now?
Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic
Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.
With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.
Endorsements
John Perritt has given us a concise and direct outlook on technology that’s rooted in the unchanging truths of God’s Word. This book will lead your students into navigating technology to the glory of God while enabling their own human flourishing.
Walt Mueller President, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
God’s gifts can quickly become idols, and technology is no exception. In nine concise chapters, John Perritt helps young people think through why they use technology the way they do, and also why it can be unhealthy and dangerous.
Pastors will want parents and youth leaders to make use of this valuable resource.
Charles M. Wingard Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Students, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi
… encourages us to actually think about our use of technology and to steer a sensible and God–honouring course past the dangers that are encountered in cyber–space.
David J. Randall Author of ‘Why I Am Not an Atheist’ and ‘Christianity – Is It True?’
… explains that God’s Word gives us wisdom for every aspect of life, and that Jesus is Lord of All – including technology.
Sharon James Social Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute
John Perritt is the Director of Resources for Reformed Youth Ministries (rym.org) and serves as the host of The Local Youth Worker podcast for RYM. He is the author of Time Out! (2018) & Insecure (2019). He and his wife, Ashleigh, live in Ridgeland, MS, with their five children.
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