I like many others opened a Facebook account to keep up with family and friends both near and far.\u00a0 Today it seems if you do not have a Facebook account, you\u2019re in the dark ages.<\/p>\n
Facebook in the beginning was a great idea.\u00a0 I personally was able to connect with old friends I lost touch with, as well as see all the children growing amongst my family and friends.\u00a0 Facebook brought the miles closer to our home.<\/p>\n
In the beginning I, like many others, posted everything and anything about my life; even if you didn\u2019t want to see it. I know I posted pictures and vague comments. Some of that may have been better left off of Facebook. \u00a0I love seeing all those posts by friends and family.<\/p>\n
With everything good about Facebook, sadly bad came with Facebook too.\u00a0 Facebook allows people to voice their opinions, bully others, impose political views, and helps spread gossip, racism and more. Homes have been trashed due to \u201cparty\u201d invites being posted and shared to people who should never have been invited. People have had their homes broken into, after announcing how much fun they were having on their family vacation.<\/p>\n
Yikes!\u00a0 So much we didn\u2019t think about or need to think about when Facebook first came around. With every post, or news blurb we see, we learn the importance of locking down our Facebook and limiting what we post. I\u2019ve heard reports of people getting fired from their job due to postings on Facebook.\u00a0 I have even heard that posts can keep you from getting jobs too.\u00a0 Some of us not so techy folks are learning although you may delete something, it\u2019s forever imprinted in cyber space to be pulled again somewhere in the distant and not so distant future.<\/p>\n
I would never be one to say stop using Facebook. I personally, am on it all the time. No matter how frustrated, offended or excited I become about something, I can\u2019t seem to turn it off.\u00a0 However, Facebook is still a great source.\u00a0 Think about how many people you could reach with God\u2019s good news!<\/p>\n
You never know who may see your posts right?\u00a0 So think about this.\u00a0 Why not posting bible verses every day?\u00a0 Think of how many people may read and or share that verse. Your one bible verse post could change someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
I decided to try to post one bible verse a day and have been doing it for some time now. In the beginning no one commented or \u201cliked\u201d my post.\u00a0 I just kept on posting; even today I still share a verse of the day.\u00a0 The more I shared, the more \u201clikes\u201d I started to get. I have even had comments stating: \u201cthanks I needed this one today\u201d or \u201cthank you for posting these daily, I look forward to them.\u201d\u00a0 WOW, I\u2019m helping to make a small difference in the hearts of those who believe. In fact some of the posts have even been shared.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m trying to be better about Facebook. I try to watch what I post. I know I will keep posting pictures of my pups, and keep their Facebook page going. I\u2019ve got an Essential Oil page to help promote my Essential Oil business, and I have my \u201cKris\u2019s Journey Through Faith\u201d page too. This page leads you to my blogs, my verse of the day and sometimes some inspirational things when I find them.\u00a0 I know I will post regular things too. Great recipes, exciting news and the like. \u00a0I will probably mess up a post or two as well. You know the type of post I shouldn\u2019t have posted.<\/p>\n
If, like me, you want to keep Facebook that\u2019s really okay.\u00a0 However, let\u2019s work together to return it to what it should be for. Post your great photos, recipes, meals or whatever truly makes you happy. Be strong in posting God\u2019s words. Talk about your church and why you love it. \u00a0Set up invites to attend your church on Sunday. \u00a0Let’s try to leave out the anger, frustration, racism, bullying, and \u201cmy way is best attitude\u201d.\u00a0 In the words of Ellen DeGeneres\u00a0 \u201cBe Kind to Everyone\u201d.<\/p>\n
Mark 16:15 The Voice (VOICE)<\/p>\n
Jesus: 15 Go out into the world and share the good news with all of creation.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I like many others opened a Facebook account to keep up with family and friends both near and far.\u00a0 Today it seems if you do not have a Facebook account, you\u2019re in the dark ages. Facebook in the beginning was … Continue reading