There's an App for That

Technology is incredible.  I go on rants to myself sometimes about random topics and technology is one of those things I can go on about for hours.  However, I will not subject you to all of my insanity so I am just going to talk about one awesome part of technology.  I want to talk about how we can use technology to glorify God.

          This topic came into the forefront of my mind this weekend when my aunt asked for advice on a Bible verse app.  She wanted an app that provided her with inspirational Bible verses with a little bit of explanation or reflection.  I could not call to mind an app like this, which led me to start exploring.  What I found upon wandering the app store is that technology has provided us with incredible opportunities for glorifying God!

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Apps, social networking, Radio, TV, and even blogs like mine are allowing for more and more content to reach the public than ever before.  I mean, I am in a class where my assignments include blog posts and tweets, technology is taking over!  So let’s use this new technology to our advantage. 

           I use my Laudate app every morning before I get out of bed. This app is awesome; it has the daily readings along with reflections (which I use every morning) and a million other cool features. As you know, I use this blog to channel my extra spiritual energy.  I love being able to share my musings and experiences with potentially the whole world. It is now easier than ever to find answers to questions, form your faith, and strengthen your spiritual base.  All of this is at my fingertips, He has the whole world in his hands and I hold his word in the palm of my hand. Don’t let this gift from God go to waste, find some new ways to include God in your day.  Pick out a daily verse, daily devotional, or daily reading app.  Follow some Christian and Catholic blogs.  Post what you find on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest.  Just don’t forget to put down the iPad, take a deep breath, and really talk with Christ each day.

        Do any of you have an app I can recommend to my aunt? Favorite ways to use technology for God? Questions? Comments? Drop me a line in the comments section!