Turn on your bibles

I'm a fan of people actually having the bible open during church. Before any reading I will make a point that those who have access to a bible should crack it open because, although we often take it for granted, it is a privilege we have.

That said, I really liked this post about the way people are invited to engage with the bible. They are encouraged to "turn on", not just "open up."

I like this for two reasons...

First, the bible is available (in MANY more versions then you could ever wish to carry around!) on every mobile electronic device and getting people to interact with it and become normative can only be a positive.

Second, this is happening anyway. I see it at every lunch-time group. Why fight it and project the stereotype that the church is an archaic institution? 

Sure, some people will have to fight the urge to check Facebook during church, but if they are willing to do that, perhaps it says something larger about your church service or preaching...