Changes

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 It used to be that churches were the foundations of a community .  But this isn’t true any longer especially among those who grew up with the Internet since the early 2000’s.  The Internet has changed everything about life.  Most of us can’t live without it.  Communities have grown out of the Internet.  

I have a small community that reads my blogs or at least clicks on them.  Communities have evolved around ideas.  And now people gather in front of their computers and Smartphones and read information and share. Google and AI can answer most any question.  I have the Bible downloaded into my phone.  

There is a need for personal contact with people, but that need is being met in other ways.  Churches are where young people my their spouses, but there are all kinds of dating apps if one is interested.  Communities can be world wide.  We’re no longer connected by proximity.  A church with four walls and a steeple is no longer necessary.  

Spirituality is more the norm than worshipping in a building.  And once vibrant churches are closing their doors.  Being an influencer in the Internet is more important to young people today.  Some are followers and some are the influencers, but even influencers follow other influencers.  

It’s just a different world today all caused by the Internet and Smartphones.  I’m not an influencer for pipe smoking.  I do my thing and post it and I let the Spirit lead me as I don’t care about numbers or clicks.  I just do my thing.  This morning I am smoking my Peterson Churchwarden pipe with some Captain Black Cherry.  My coffee is a special blend from Trader Joe’s.  Thank you for your time and Peace and love to each one of you.

Dave

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