{"product_id":"the-tech-wise-family-everyday-steps-for-putting-technology-in-its-proper-place-hardcover","title":"The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on in-depth original research from the Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows readers that the choices we make about technology have consequences we may never have considered. He takes readers beyond the typical questions of what, where, and when and instead challenges them to answer provocative questions like, \u003ci\u003eWho do we want to be as a family? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow does our use of a particular technology move us closer or farther away from that goal?\u003c\/i\u003e Anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaiming real life in a world of devices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking good choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our children. It's about building character, wisdom, and courage rather than accepting technology's promises of ease and instant gratification. It's about developing our heart, mind, soul, and strength when we're tempted to settle for entertainment and consumer satisfaction. And it's definitely not just about the kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside in-depth original research from Barna Group that shows how families are wrestling with technology's new realities, Andy Crouch takes parents beyond the typical questions of what, where, and when to show us that in a world full of devices, there's a way to choose a better life than we've imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you aren't sure how to put technology in its 'proper place' in your home, Andy will guide you and challenge your thinking.\"--\u003cb\u003eMark Batterson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Circle Maker\u003c\/i\u003e; lead pastor, National Community Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vision for family life and faith and character so compelling and inspiring that it made me weep, made me reconsider many aspects of our home, made me profoundly thankful for this beautiful and important book.\"--\u003cb\u003eShauna Niequist\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003ePresent over Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBread \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Andy's message and model have strengthened our commitment to use technology to unite--and not divide--our family.\"--\u003cb\u003eKara Powell\u003c\/b\u003e, executive director, Fuller Youth Institute; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGrowing Young\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e--author, speaker, musician, and dad--has shaped the way our generation sees culture, creativity, and the gospel. In addition to his books \u003ci\u003eCulture Making\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlaying God\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrong and Weak\u003c\/i\u003e, his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lecrae's 2014 single \"Non-Fiction.\" He was executive editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e from 2012 to 2016 and is now senior strategist for communication at the John Templeton Foundation. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e--author, speaker, musician, and dad--has shaped the way our generation sees culture, creativity, and the gospel. In addition to his books \u003ci\u003eCulture Making\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlaying God\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrong and Weak\u003c\/i\u003e, his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lecrae's 2014 single \"Non-Fiction.\" He was executive editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e from 2012 to 2016 and is now a full-time partner in theology and culture with Praxis. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.1 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757468582176,"sku":"9780801018664","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1922aa610807b6e136279483e9242053.webp?v=1780103740","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-tech-wise-family-everyday-steps-for-putting-technology-in-its-proper-place-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}