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Luke Gilkerson has a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies and an MA in Religion. He is the author of Your Brain on Porn and The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality. Luke and his wife Trisha blog at IntoxicatedOnLife.com

The Downside of Internet Filters

Internet filters can be a great help to parents and guardians who are looking to protect their children from the dangers of the Internet. But what are the downsides to Internet filtering or blocking? The…

Albert Mohler Speaks to Parents about Internet Accountability in the Home

Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 94 [powerpress] Our lives today tend to revolve around digital technology, in our work and in our socializing. But when do we need to set limits for ourselves and for…

Kids Learning Computer Skills Before Life Skills

A recent study by AVG reveals kids are learning computer skills before “life skills.” 69% of children (ages 2-5) can operate a computer mouse, but only 11% can tie their shoelaces. 58% of young children…

Time on the Internet Linked to Teen Depression

A study released* last month reveals too much or too little time on the Internet might be a sign of depression. The study does not say time on the Internet causes depression, only that teens…

The Mortification of Sin (Part 14 of 15)

I’ve met more than my fair share of Christians who have played “Bible roulette.” Treating the Bible more or less like a lucky deck of cards, they flip through the pages and throw their finger…

Albert Mohler Speaks on the Danger of Too Much Digital Technology

Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 93 The Internet and digital media are full of advantages, but there is often a price we pay when we don’t have the discipline to unplug. Teens will often spend…

Text Language Glossary

LG has come out with a fantastic Web resource: LGDTXTR.com. Ever wonder what your kids are typing in their text messages? Now you can know what phrases like these mean: A/S/L/P MIRL FWB 2H2H AITR…

The UK Porn Police: Why I think ISP filtering is a (relatively) good idea

Last week I wrote an article about the UK porn issue for our e-magazine, Pure Minds Online. For those of you who aren’t up to speed, Parliament member Ed Vaizey has recently called some of…

The Mortification of Sin (Part 13 of 15)

“…the grey rain-curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them a far green country under a swift sunrise” – J.R.R. Tolkein More times than I…