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Oct 26
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When Social Media Steals Your Joy | The ...

LIFE.CHURCH
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Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving.

NEXT STEPS
Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes

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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
We live in the most connected age in history, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Technology can draw us closer to one another—or leave us isolated. The answer isn't ditching our devices; it's learning how to live The Connected Life and build the meaningful relationships we’re searching for.

Feeling overwhelmed by your phone, screen time, or digital habits? This 19-day Bible Plan will help you reset your rhythms, recenter your heart, and reconnect with God in a tech-filled world: https://go2.lc/connectedbp

What happens when the thing we’re asking about didn’t exist 2,000 years ago? The Bible doesn’t mention phones, social media, or video games—but we can still learn from how Jesus lived. This guide will help you navigate tech, TV, and time with God:  https://go2.lc/techguide

How do I quit doomscrolling? What’s the best way to guide my kid’s screen time? Can Christians watch that show? And what about AI? Find practical answers to these questions and more: https://finds.life.church/tech/

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This November, commit to reading God's Word every day for 30 days, and see how it changes your life: https://life.church/globalbiblemonth

ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH
Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

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