Liking Jesus: Intimacy and Contentment in a Selfie-Centered World

by Craig Groeschel

Overview

How Jesus recovers our sense of contentment, restores our intimacy with others, and helps us reclaim our integrity in a distracted digital world.

Can you relate to any of the following?

• I'm connected to more people than ever, but I feel more alone than I can describe.
• I'm constantly tempted to look at things that pollute the purity that God desires in my life.
• Every time I look at a screen, I feel discouraged and increasingly anxious by what I see.
• I used to be a compassionate person, but now I just feel desensitized to all the suffering around me.

If any of these statements ring true for you, it's time to rediscover what it means to be "like Jesus" and find true authenticity, a healthy self-image, and compassion for others in an age when we relate to each other and the world around us differently than ever before.

In Liking Jesus, bestselling author and pastor of Life.Church Craig Groeschel taps into some of the most leading-edge studies on the effects of social media on our emotions and friendships. He offers real-life examples of how we struggle with screens and "likes," how these things mask our struggles with who we really are, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life.

Packed with helpful topics like the "10 Commandments of Using Social Media to Strengthen Your Faith" and "Creating Safeguards for Your Digital Devices," you’ll find Liking Jesus to be just the guide to help you put Christ first again and bring balance and real-world engagement to your everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310343066
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	02/06/2018
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 7.95(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, which created the free You Version Bible app and is one of the largest churches in the world. He has written nineteen books and hosts the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. As a widely respected leader in the Church, Craig speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma. Connect with Craig www.craiggroeschel.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Devices and Desires 11

# 1 Recovering Contentment: The Struggle with Comparisons 21

# 2 Restoring Intimacy: The Struggle with "Likes" 41

# 3 Revealing Authenticity: The Struggle with Control 65

# 4 Resurrecting Compassion: The Struggle with Desensitization 85

# 5 Reviving Integrity: The Struggle with Secret Impurity 105

# 6 Remembering Encouragement: The Struggle with Constant Criticism 127

# 7 Reclaiming Worship: The Struggle with Idolatry 151

# 8 Replenishing Rest: The Struggle with Constant Distraction 173

Conclusion: Keeping Technology in Its Place 193

Appendix 1 The Ten Commandments of Using Social Media to Grow Your Faith and Share God's Love 205

Appendix 2 Safeguards 219

Acknowledgments 225

Notes 227

Editorial Reviews

The social media age is upon us, and its unintended consequences continue to reveal themselves. Narrator Van Tracy’s ability to emulate the author’s humor, wit, and practical theology makes for a wonderful listening experience. The appropriate humor in his voice coupled with the right assortment of sadness and urgency alerts the listener to the importance of what is being read. Tracy’s varied cadence and tone throughout the audiobook keep the mind from wandering. Interestingly, listeners may note the irony of listening to an audiobook in isolation that challenges them to seek intimacy and friendship, first with Christ and then with others. This needed resource is a solid listen for today’s digital generation. T.D. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2018 - AudioFile

The social media age is upon us, and its unintended consequences continue to reveal themselves. Narrator Van Tracy’s ability to emulate the author’s humor, wit, and practical theology makes for a wonderful listening experience. The appropriate humor in his voice coupled with the right assortment of sadness and urgency alerts the listener to the importance of what is being read. Tracy’s varied cadence and tone throughout the audiobook keep the mind from wandering. Interestingly, listeners may note the irony of listening to an audiobook in isolation that challenges them to seek intimacy and friendship, first with Christ and then with others. This needed resource is a solid listen for today’s digital generation. T.D. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2018 - AudioFile