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Track: Technology

A Student’s Guide to Technology

John Perritt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Published:6th Mar '20

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Technology: Friend or foe?


Technology can be a great gift. It allows us to communicate with people all over the world instantly. But it can also do great harm if not used wisely. This short book gives helpful suggestions for how to use technology to glorify God in our lives, as well as making us aware of what dangers there are in misusing technology.

 

Contents:

  • One of God’s Greatest Graces
  • Technology is Never Bad?
  • The God–likeness of Technology
  • Every Knee Will Bow… To Something
  • Why Am I So Tired?
  • Do You Like Me?
  • Technology’s Dark Side
  • Is Mankind Becoming Mindless?
  • The Now and the Next
  • Conclusion: There’s No Place Like Home
  • Appendix A: What Now?
  • Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic

Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.

 

With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.

 

John Perritt has given us a concise and direct outlook on technology that’s rooted in the unchanging truths of God’s Word. This book will lead your students into navigating technology to the glory of God while enabling their own human flourishing.

-- Walt Mueller (President, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding)

… explains that God’s Word gives us wisdom for every aspect of life, and that Jesus is Lord of All – including technology.

-- Sharon James (Social Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute)

… encourages us to actually think about our use of technology and to steer a sensible and God–honouring course past the dangers that are encountered in cyber–space.

-- David J. Randall (Author of ‘Why I Am Not an Atheist’ and ‘Christianity – Is It True?’)

God’s gifts can quickly become idols, and technology is no exception. In nine concise chapters, John Perritt helps young people think through why they use technology the way they do, and also why it can be unhealthy and dangerous. Pastors will want parents and youth leaders to make use of this valuable resource.

-- Charles M. Wingard (Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of Students, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississi

ISBN: 9781527104495

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80 pages