Instagram's creators promote this social media tool with these words, "Bringing you closer to the people and things you love." This phrase makes a great marketing slogan. It makes users and potential users feel like they are going to really grow in their personal and professional relationships. However, interacting with someone's picture rarely (if ever) … Continue reading Instagram Is Capturing the Souls of Our Girls
Why I Deleted My Twitter Account
It was a tough moment in my life. The message on the screen was begging me to stay. After a series of attempts to delete my account, this was the final plea from Twitter to change my mind. "Are you sure, Jeremy? Once you hit this button, your account will be permanently deactivated and @jeremybell06 … Continue reading Why I Deleted My Twitter Account
Sorry Luke Bryan, “Most People Are NOT Good.”
My family and I took a road trip to Texas over our summer break. Seventeen hours crammed into a minivan will definitely bring people closer together--both figuratively and literally. We talked, slept, watched movies, and listened to music. When it comes to music in the Bell family, we enjoy listening to a variety of styles. … Continue reading Sorry Luke Bryan, “Most People Are NOT Good.”
Why A Divorce Will Not Doom Your Future
The statistics on divorce in America might be alarming at first glance. While the divorce rate among Christ followers may be slightly lower than the national average, the church still sees its fair share of broken marriages. Many people know that divorce leads to a wake of hurt, brokenness, and confusion in the lives of … Continue reading Why A Divorce Will Not Doom Your Future
3 Questions to Help Prevent Your Child from Leaving the Church
Children are like human sponges. They are constantly taking in everything they see and hear from us, but as sponges, something will inevitably happen. These little sponges will spill out all they have heard and seen to others. If you are a parent of little children like me, you have probably experienced this scenario before … Continue reading 3 Questions to Help Prevent Your Child from Leaving the Church
Parents, Stop Raising Quitters
I stood with my mouth wide open at the baseball field. It was a moment of both shock and sadness. Our son's baseball team was determining if we were going to forfeit the next game because the team we were playing was better than us. Forfeit a game because we might get beat ("humiliated" was … Continue reading Parents, Stop Raising Quitters
3 Concepts to Teach Children About the Easter Bunny
Our oldest daughter asked me a pointed question this week. She inquired, "Dad, why do people make a big deal about the Easter bunny? Isn't Easter about Jesus?" I cannot begin to describe the feelings of joy that pierced my heart when this question left her mouth and infiltrated my ear canal. I was thankful … Continue reading 3 Concepts to Teach Children About the Easter Bunny
Teaching Reconciliation to Children
One of the many joys of parenting comes in the form of teaching our children new things. We all remember the first time we taught our child or children to tie their shoes, to hit a T-Ball, or to ride a bicycle. Most of us were just as thrilled to watch our children learn and … Continue reading Teaching Reconciliation to Children
Make Memories, Not Kodak Moments
From the outset, let me clarify that I am not a Luddite. I am not anti-technology, against picture taking, or opposed to people capturing videos of life on their cell phones. However, I am arguing that some of us may be taking our ability to capture moments to such an extreme that we are missing … Continue reading Make Memories, Not Kodak Moments
Be Imitators 