tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219411120276420163.post3493701137008260831..comments2023-05-12T17:08:36.619-04:00Comments on The Navy Christian: Using Electronic Bibles in ChurchThe Navy Christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15116964729906856912noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219411120276420163.post-88450439346217669232014-05-29T03:22:26.568-04:002014-05-29T03:22:26.568-04:00Hello and thank you for initiating discussion on...Hello and thank you for initiating discussion on this topic. My carry along bible was a gift from the church family after I graduated from high school nearly 30 years ago. It has literally fallen apart and way past time to get replaced. <br /><br />In bible study worship service this evening I noticed the couple in front of me and the lady beside me with very nice Bible Tablets. Our speaker for the hour moved to various scriptures (using his tablet) and I observed how engaged my neighbors were and how eagerly they searched the Word of God. Conversely, those of us who were required to search the scriptures now the "old-fashioned way" simply listened and took notes. This was the first time I observed such a paradigm shift. Of course I noticed tablets in worship before, but I had never taken notice to the differences in behaviors compared to the haves and have nots. <br /><br />Personally, I agree with The Navy Christian that it is a matter of preference. In addition, I will go a step further in saying that it may save some embarrassment and encourage more to participant in the teaching or sermons. We have to keep in mind that everyone is in a different place in their walk with Christ. Some are newbies and others are seasoned. Even those who are seasoned and "expected" to find Isaiah 2:10-11 in 20 seconds may get stumped; especially in front of a congregation. <br /><br />I was online researching tablets this evening and came across your blog. This is my first experience responding to an online discussion (other than for school). I appreciate the opportunity to weigh-in on a growing trend. Sure, some may not resist to take a peek at Facebook or ESPN, but on the positive side they are in the house of the Lord. There is usually a drawback to anything, but I believe there is a wonderful opportunity here to bring more people who are shy or who simply fear embarrassment to church. In this case, the good that can come out of this far outweighs the bad.<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />Corretta<br />GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com