In today’s fast-paced social media landscape, you must be wise when sharing new information you have just received. Before believing it or passing it on as factual, take a moment to ensure its accuracy. Here’s a guide to help you discern the credibility of posts you’re encouraged to share with your friends: 1. How old […]
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Are You Addicted to Fear? Media’s Ultimate Sales Pitch
Over the last four and a half years, we’ve all learned one thing: fear sells. Every news outlet on the planet knows this. Yes, even your favourite alternative news source. Mainstream or not, every news outlet is looking for revenue to pay their employees and to grow their sphere of influence. All outlets know they […]
Anxiety Up? What is Your Mind Feasting on?
I chose long ago to ditch News Channels. Somehow, they have to fill in 24 hours of so-called news daily. In my experience, 23 of those 24 hours are filled with fear-mongering and speculative opinionated experts who spew so-called facts that fit the political bias of that news agency. I haven’t watched a national or […]
You are Responsible! Fact-Check Before You Share on Social Media
Dear Christian friends, Don’t fall for the stuff floating around social media that is deliberately created to make Christians look gullible. One example popped up yet again on Facebook as recently as December 2023. A particular meme has been making the rounds for at least the past ten years. A graphic of Santa kneeling by […]
Social Media’s Plague of Unkindness
I learned something a few weeks ago as I watched a YouTube video meant for entertainment and not necessarily education. Where I learned this bit of new knowledge is ironic. YouTube is a prime example of the spread of a plague that is spreading across Social Media. Did you know that a group of ravens […]
Just What Are You Thinking? Your Thought Life Impacts Your Atmosphere
If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all. We have all heard this charge, either from a parent, a grandparent, or a teacher. But I would like to suggest that this sage advice does not go to the heart of the matter, which is our hearts! So-called Influencers are paid to […]