By: McCrindle
One of the biggest stories in the social media world is Instagram’s recent announcement to hide the total number of likes on posts.
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Why Do I Feel Alone in a Hyper-Connected World?
By: Susan Sohn
When writing my book “True You” I knew I had to include a chapter on connection. Many who I interviewed spoke about loneliness and the disconnect they were living. Hearing their stories was painful.
Are There Practical Ways To Share Jesus Online?
By: Reuben Skewes
With the world population at 7.5 billion people, and those that identify as Christian at 2.4 billion, there is still much to be done. Thankfully, the opportunities to share Jesus are endless! Especially online!
Do You Need an Instagram Reality Check?
By: Susan Sohn
Instagram has become the home for visual storytelling for everyone from celebrities, newsrooms and brands, to teens, musicians and anyone with a creative passion.
Why You Should Think Before You Comment on Social Media
By: Rodney Olsen
When I first entered the courtroom I had no idea of the events that were about to unfold. I didn’t know I’d be there for around six weeks, listening to dozens of people being questioned by prosecution and defence lawyers.
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How I Survived a Month with No Social Media
By: Jennie Scott
A little while ago, I decided to take a leave of absence from social media. You can read all about it here, but the main reason is that I just needed some white space in my life, and social media was filling my mind with unnecessary noise.
How to Deal With Trolls (Hint: Don’t Get Even and Don’t Give In)
By: Sheridan Voysey
“You need to get a life,” Laura told me. “There’s plenty you can do to help children without being a father.” Then there was Maya: “Forgive me if I don’t cry a river when men suffer the indignity of infertility when women have suffered that stigma for millennia.” And Charlie had his say: “Get over your ego and adopt.”
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How Can We Stay Civil in the Age of Outrage? Here are Three Ideas
By: Sheridan Voysey
In 2016 I found myself in the United States at the time of the Presidential election. Heading to Nashville airport one morning, my taxi driver told me he was thinking of voting for Donald Trump and asked me what I thought. An hour of lively but friendly debate followed.
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Using Social Media For Good
By: Matt Stickel
Is it just me or does it take some digging to find an uplifting post on my Facebook newsfeed? With a few hundred friends (mostly from my church and Christian workplace), I’m shocked by how little encouragement I see on a daily basis.
10 Ways to Know You're Addicted to Social Media
By: Sabrina Peters
My name is Sabrina and I’m an addict. Not a day goes by that I don’t need a ‘hit’. It’s the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do at night. It’s not even intentional. It’s a habit, an urge, a subconscious obsession. I’m embarrassed to admit it but I’m a social media junkie!