My elders quorum president made an interesting observation
on Sunday. He said that during elders quorum he watched the men’s heads drop
like in a game of “Guess Who”. I’ve noticed this phenomenon before, and sadly
I’m not exempt from it. Look around a church meeting sometime and you’re
guaranteed to see it. Nearly everyone is looking down… at a phone.

My question isn’t whether or not it’s bad, because it’s certainly
not good. It’s also not new. Before my tablet I had my sketch book, and back in
the day I snuck Gameboy time during sacrament (and I still may with my DS,
don’t judge). My question is can anything really be done?
Like I said, I’m just as guilty, my screens usually got
Facebook or puzzles. To be honest I can’t remember what the lesson was on
Sunday. As I write this I can see the journals a young pre-mission Joe wrote in
during every Sunday school class, elders quorum, sacrament, institute class and
fireside. Sure I’d text sketch and train my Pokemon, but my first priority was
my journal.
So is there a way I can get back to that and if so how?
I know some would say to just go back to the old giant paper
quad and teachings of the prophets manual, but despite my FB addiction I
actually do use my tablet for my calling. Plus I think technology can be a
great teaching tool in the gospel, when used right.

So here’s my missionary-ish challenge: If you’re like me and
completely tuned out last Sunday into the world of Angry Birds, texting your
mom, or training your Charizard, try something new this Sunday: Listen to the
lesson and the first time the teacher asks a question they figure they’re going
to either get a primary answer or none at all and see if you can find something
on your device to add to the lesson. I’m
doing it this Sunday. See what you feel after the class. Is it the same feeling
as last week? Is it the same as completing a level on Plague Inc?
Let us know.
-JOE
P.S. Harry Potter reviews next week! :D
P.S. Harry Potter reviews next week! :D
I think this is my favorite post on here in a long time. And that goes against my posts, even!
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