I am thrilled to share that my friend, and #LiveFully partner Evan Forester, has released his first eBook entitled “1 Step To Becoming a Good Christian.”
The message is simple yet profound, and brief enough to enjoy in one sitting. It’s also a great conversation starter to share with others about what matters most in our faith. You can receive this eBook FREE by subscribing to our email list, so visit the book’s page and go for it!
In connection with Evan’s eBook, I want to ask you a question – “What is ONE simple change that made a significant difference in your life?”
This is not about getting real deep and philosophical, although I love that too. This is practical, and a chance for us to help one another by sharing simple changes that have made a legitimate difference in our lives.
Let me give you an example. Ever since getting the Iphone about 4 years ago, my “on-the-go” use of email and social media has steadily increased. It was so convenient and productive to have that constant access. However, this steady increase turned into a regular, robotic default mode.
Every stop light was a chance to check Twitter, every break in conversation an opportunity to check email. I was never fully engaged with the people around me. It didn’t happen over night, but at some point my phone usage was out of control and unhealthy.
Something had to be done, and it needed to be extreme (I assumed). Maybe I needed to completely ditch the smart phone and go back to the 1st generation Nokia (aka “the Brick”) that I had back in high school. Nothing but calls and text, that’s what I needed.
Then came my wife Erin with the less extreme, much better idea – “Just remove the social media apps and disable email from your phone.” Brilliant.
This simple change took all of about 45 seconds, and yet it’s made a significant difference in my life. Driving in the car has turned back into great time for prayer, worship, and reflection. I listen and engage better with people way better, whether at a restaurant or at my daughter’s gymnastics practice.
Simple, yet significant.
I know my change is not a universal need, and for many of you the social media and email on the phone is not a negative thing. If it does resonate with you as an issue, I’d encourage you to just try removing the apps for a week and see how it goes.
More than ever, I would LOVE to hear your personal examples of ONE simple change that has made a significant difference.
Please consider sharing one simple change in the comments and let’s see how we can help each other out.
