Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Scrolling Ourselves to Death - Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age - cover

Scrolling Ourselves to Death - Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age

Brett McCracken, Ivan Mesa

Publisher: Crossway

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated Age 
The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life?  
On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death gathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, readers will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a "scrolling ourselves to death" world. 

- Practical: Includes action steps readers can use to reclaim a healthy life in a tech-saturated world
- Wise: Helps readers become more discerning in the way they think about and utilize technology
- Perfect for Small Groups: Includes discussion questions at the end of every chapter
- Useful for Church Leaders or Ministry Staff: Perfect for those who want to help those they lead think more carefully about technology
- Expert Contributors: Features insights from a wide variety of leading Christian thinkers on technology, faith, and culture
Available since: 03/31/2025.
Print length: 256 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Master Leaders - Revealing Conversations with 30 Leadership Greats - cover

    Master Leaders - Revealing...

    Bill Dallas, George Barna

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Imagine the chance to sit down with 30 of the world’s best-known and best-respected leaders as they share their secrets to success. That’s Master Leaders—the most valuable leadership book of the decade. Based on personal interviews and never-before-published conversations with “the greats” (including Colleen Barrett, Ken Blanchard, Ben Carson, Tony Dungy, Newt Gingrich, Seth Godin, Patrick Lencioni, and many others), Master Leaders offers 16 key distinctives that you need to know in order to be a successful leader. Co-authored by George Barna (Revolution) and Bill Dallas (Lessons from San Quentin), and created in partnership with the Church Communications Network, Master Leaders contains top-of-the-line insider information on leading wisely and well . . . from the people who know.
    Show book
  • The Man for the Day - Answering the Call to Godly Manhood - cover

    The Man for the Day - Answering...

    J. Josh Smith

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Many men sense a growing desire for a more robust spiritual life, to walk with God and to be used by Him. They long for meaning and purpose and a life that impacts eternity. They long to matter. Men are increasingly weary of a worldly culture’s constant assault on their families, their churches, and their manhood. They yearn to do something, to be God’s man, but they remain uncertain of what that something is or even how to begin. They hear the resounding higher call to be God’s man, the man for the day, and to courageously yield to be used by God however He chooses.In The Man for the Day, J. Josh Smith walks through the life of Elijah to reveal ten qualities needed in the pursuit of a life that matters. Smith invites men to boldly lead their families, churches, and communities, to meet the needs of the day for the glory of God. We need not limp through life with the feelings of indifference and insignificance. We need not settle. Our Maker has called us to more. Smith issues the challenge to us all that during these days of increasing hardship and decay, our times need godly men, and our God wants men to be The Man for the Day.
    Show book
  • 30 Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Kids: Giggles under the Covers - (Short Bedtime Stories with Illustrations for Children Ages 7 - 12) - cover

    30 Fantastic Bedtime Stories for...

    Arcelio Hernández Mussio

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Dive into the enchanting world of "30 Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Kids: Giggles under the Covers," where the end of the day ushers in an expedition into imagination for children aged 7 to 12. This collection boasts 30 magical tales, each unlocking a door to realms where wonders never cease. Join characters like Sir Snore-a-Lot and engage in the Galactic Bedtime Games for laughs and adventures that sparkle with magic every night. From voyages with Pajama Pirates to unraveling mysteries and exploring incredible lands, there's a treasure trove of dreams waiting for every young explorer. Prepare for a bedtime revolution where stories lift you into flights of fantasy. 
Accompanying these mesmerizing narratives are vibrant, striking illustrations in "Dreamy Tales for Daring Dreamers," making each story leap off the page into the vivid imaginations of young readers. These illustrations complement the tales and create a rich, visual storytelling experience that will captivate children and adults alike. As every page turns, readers will be transported through a kaleidoscope of colors and wonders, enhancing the magical bedtime experience. 
Bedtime stories are pivotal in a child's development, sparking creativity, advancing language skills, and nurturing emotional intelligence. This nightly tradition strengthens family bonds and soothes and prepares young minds for a peaceful night's sleep. Through the adventures and challenges the characters overcome, children learn about empathy, problem-solving, and resilience, fostering their mental and emotional well-being.
    Show book
  • Naming the Spirit - Pneumatology Through the Arts - cover

    Naming the Spirit - Pneumatology...

    Daniel Train, W. David O. Taylor

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In this book, W. David O. Taylor and Daniel Train bring together a remarkable group of theologians, scholars, and artists to offer a fresh perspective on pneumatology through the creative lens of the arts. 
 
 
 
Each chapter unpacks a particular name for the Holy Spirit and examines its significance, using examples from a variety of artistic mediums—music, poetry, visual art, film, and even landscape architecture. Far from being just a theoretical exploration, the book seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in theology and the arts, aiming to inspire new avenues of thought and engagement within classrooms, churches, and beyond. 
 
 
 
Curated by Taylor and Train, two leading voices in theology and the arts, Naming the Spirit is a rich, interdisciplinary work that promises to deepen our understanding of the Holy Spirit's work in the world through the profound lens of artistic expression. 
 
 
 
This book is an essential resource for professors, students, ministry leaders, and artists who are looking to enrich their understanding of art in relation to the Holy Spirit. Listen to Naming the Spirit today and discover a new way to engage with the Holy Spirit through the beauty of the arts.
    Show book
  • Understanding the New Testament Use of the Old Testament - Forms Features Framings and Functions - cover

    Understanding the New Testament...

    Douglas S. Huffman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    This up-to-date introduction to the study of the New Testament's use of the Old Testament surveys the current state of the discipline, summarizes the scholarly conversation, illuminates the New Testament writers' respect for Old Testament contexts, proposes advances in classification and terminology, and provides resources for further work in the field. 
 
New Testament scholar Douglas Huffman suggests a way beyond the impasse concerning the terminology used by scholars in the discipline. He offers a new approach to identifying and interpreting Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes by exploring not just the forms but also the features, framings, and functions of the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Huffman demonstrates the advantages of his approach by analyzing how the Old Testament is used in Luke-Acts and thus provides a model that can be applied to other New Testament authors' use of Old Testament Scripture. 
 
Professors and students of the Bible, scholars, and pastors will value this work.
    Show book
  • The Eternal Tao Te Ching - The Philosophical Masterwork of Taoism and Its Relevance Today - cover

    The Eternal Tao Te Ching - The...

    Benjamin Hoff

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    From Benjamin Hoff, author of The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet, which have sold millions of copies worldwide, comes The Eternal Tao Te Ching, a new translation of the Chinese philosophical classic, the Tao Te Ching. 
 
 
 
The Eternal Tao Te Ching is the first translation to employ the meanings of the pre-writing brush characters in use 2,400 years ago, when the classic was written, rather than relying on the often different meanings of the more modern brush characters, as other translations have done. Hoff points out in his chapter notes the many incidents of meddling and muddling that have been made over the centuries by scholars and copyists, and he corrects the mistakes and removes such tampering from the text. Hoff also makes the provocative claim—and demonstrates by revealing clues in the text—that the author of Tao Te Ching was a young nobleman hiding his identity, rather than the long alleged author, the "Old Master" of legend, Lao-tzu. And Hoff's chapter notes shed new light on the author's surprisingly modern viewpoint. This is a unique, and uniquely accessible, presentation of the Tao Te Ching.
    Show book