Brett McCracken

1 week ago | christiancourier.ca | Brett McCracken

In today’s hyperconnected world, information comes at us fast and furious, from every direction – earthquakes, wars, culture wars. Because we are human and emotionally wired, it’s natural that these things provoke us and inflame our hearts to want to do something. Yet what can we do with this abundance of troublesome information aside from being informed about it? We are overstimulated but underactivated.

1 week ago | christiancourier.ca | Brett McCracken

Skip to content In today’s hyperconnected world, information comes at us fast and furious, from every direction – earthquakes, wars, culture wars. Because we are human and emotionally wired, it’s natural that these things provoke us and inflame our hearts to want to do something.

1 week ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Brett McCracken

Spend less time scrolling and more time strolling. Outside. Unmediated. Just you and your walking shoes. This is my summer challenge. Are you up for it? By now, we’re aware of addictive scrolling’s many ill effects. But sometimes our “this is bad for me and I know it” posture toward smartphones stops at resigned awareness. What we need are alternatives. If I’m not scrolling, what am I doing instead? Here’s an idea: Go for a walk. Meander in your neighborhood, a park, or an urban area you’d like to explore.

1 week ago | crossway.org | John Piper |Brett McCracken |Paul Tripp

This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. 1 Timothy 6:6–9But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. Read More2.

1 week ago | thegospelcoalition.org | Brett McCracken

Our society is plagued by what’s been called a ‘midlife male friendship crisis.’As a “midlife male” myself, I can attest to the challenges, yes, but also the vital importance and joy of life-giving friendships with other men. Such friendships are God-given gifts that shape us and strengthen us. We need to encourage men of every age toward healthy, deep relationships with other men.