Alexander Graham Bell received his telephone patent in 1869. His invention connected us even closer than letter writing. Fast forward to our connectivity now. It seems as if a great percentage of the world walks around with a phone in their hand or pocket. Amazing! There was a drawback to this convenience, I discovered in my classroom while teaching. My class was 7^th grade pre-algebra students. Each child had their own phone. As part of the curriculum, sometimes I put my students in groups of four to work TOGETHER on solving mathematical solutions. WOW!!!! Without exaggeration I’m telling you, their heads were looking down, there was little to no conversation.  (Since they were toddlers, they had had a phone to watch videos on, or play different learning games). My discovery was my students did not know how to converse for any length of time face to face, and they definitely struggled with problem solving with others. Have you been out to dinner and watched other families/couples sitting across from one another and never having a conversation? They are each busy looking down on their own phones.

Well, my friends, HEADS UP!  God does not connect to us on anything that requires a charger, or battery, or case or WiFi.  He is always available, and loves us unconditionally. Look Up! Praise Him.  Worship Him. Thank Him.  Share the Good News to others (even if you have to use your phone.) Jesus gave His life for each and every one of us. He sacrificed his own life for our sins. As a child of God, you are loved and forgiven. Heads up and communicate this beautiful, life-saving truth to others.

Jill