Boasting on facebook
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time , because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”- Ephesians 5:15-17 I've been thinking a lot about my facebook profile. I read once that some people struggle with depression because facebook is like reading an ongoing Christmas card. We only show the highlights: holidays surrounded by loved ones, vacations, things we've accomplished, beautiful meals we've prepared, time spent with friends, etc. So a lot of people read status updates and see pictures and feel like their life is lonely and not good enough. I wish I could remember where I read it to link to. Regardless, it stuck. My eyes have been opened. It struck me as so sad, because my original heart as I set up a facebook page was that it would be a place online where I live out the love of Jesus I have received. And yet, as I prayed through it, I saw that I have bragged an...