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Trouble Memorizing Scripture? Scientists say, “Turn Off Your Computer and Go Outside”

By John Dyer on January 6, 2009March 5, 2020

The Scriptures tell us we are to mediate on the words of the Bible “day and night” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-2). This requires that we care for ourContinue readingTrouble Memorizing Scripture? Scientists say, “Turn Off Your Computer and Go Outside”

Five Things We the Church Need to Know about Technological Change (4 of 5): Technology is Ecological, not Additive

By John Dyer on January 1, 2009March 5, 2020

This is part 4 of 5 considering the implications of Neil Postman’s Lecture, “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change” for the church. I have re-titled it, “FiveContinue readingFive Things We the Church Need to Know about Technological Change (4 of 5): Technology is Ecological, not Additive

Incarnation and the Technology of Virtual Worlds

By John Dyer on December 28, 2008March 5, 2020

This Christmas was special for our family as we celebrated not only the birth of our Lord, but the birth of our first child. Unfortunately my entire family couldn’t beContinue readingIncarnation and the Technology of Virtual Worlds

Five Things We the Church Need Know About Technological Change (3 of 5): There is a Powerful Idea Embedded in Every Technology

By John Dyer on December 20, 2008March 5, 2020

This is part 3 of a five part series based on Neil Postman’s lecture “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change” applied to the church. Technology is AlwaysContinue readingFive Things We the Church Need Know About Technological Change (3 of 5): There is a Powerful Idea Embedded in Every Technology

D. A. Carson on Technology Culture

By John Dyer on December 18, 2008March 5, 2020

In the latest issue of the online journal Themelios, D. A. Carson’s editorial is largely concerned with technology. Here’s a choice quote: Scarcely less important than speed of access isContinue readingD. A. Carson on Technology Culture

Five Things We the Church Should Know about Technological Change (2 of 5): Technology Creates Winners and Losers

By John Dyer on December 13, 2008March 5, 2020

This post is part 2 of 5 in a series exploring the implications of Neil Postman’s Five Things We Need to Know About Technological Change for the Christian community. Technology isContinue readingFive Things We the Church Should Know about Technological Change (2 of 5): Technology Creates Winners and Losers

Facebook and Video Chat predicted 100 years ago! [Recommended Reading]

By John Dyer on December 9, 2008March 5, 2020

If you like reading short stories, I’ve got a great one for you. In 1909, E. M. Forster published the short story The Machine Stops which told of a futureContinue readingFacebook and Video Chat predicted 100 years ago! [Recommended Reading]

Five Things We the Church Need to Know About Technological Change: (1 of 5) Technology is Always a Trade-Off

By John Dyer on December 5, 2008March 5, 2020

This is part one of a five part series exploring Neil Postman’s lecture “Five Things You Need to Know about Technological Change” as it relates to church life and spirituality.Continue readingFive Things We the Church Need to Know About Technological Change: (1 of 5) Technology is Always a Trade-Off

Great Quote: Sigmund Freud

By John Dyer on November 28, 2008March 5, 2020

Freud had some great observations about how the technology of his day (wired telephones and railroads) were affecting his world. This quote summarizes his feelings: “If there had been noContinue readingGreat Quote: Sigmund Freud

Losers Talk about Winners and Losers in Technology

By John Dyer on November 22, 2008March 5, 2020

At the beginning of this clip is a humorously botched illustration about trade-offs with technology. (Disclaimer: Jake and Amir is like a funnier, much more crass version of Jim andContinue readingLosers Talk about Winners and Losers in Technology

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