Luke 5:15–16: Digital Commitments

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The life Jesus offers does not happen by accident. Every day, our habits and routines are forming us into a particular kind of person. The question is not whether we are being formed, but by what. In a culture and economy designed to fragment our attention and keep us constantly connected to screens, following Jesus requires more than awareness and good intentions. It requires intentional practices that create space for communion with God, presence with others, and attentiveness to what matters most.

As a church, we are asking each of us to commit to two simple but meaningful practices that help us resist the pull of distraction and cultivate a deeper life with Jesus. Practices like “Jesus Before Screens” and “My Phone Sleeps Where I Don’t” are not about guilt, restriction, or proving our holiness. They are small, research-supported1–5 acts of discipleship that reorient our hearts toward God and remind us that our devices are meant to be our servants, not our masters. As we take these steps together, supported by a committed community, we trust that God will use these ordinary practices to form in us a greater freedom, presence, and love for Him and for others.

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