{"product_id":"the-tech-wise-family-everyday-steps-for-putting-technology-in-its-proper-place-hardcover","title":"The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaiming real life in a world of devices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMaking good choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our children. It's about building character, wisdom, and courage rather than accepting technology's promises of ease and instant gratification. It's about developing our heart, mind, soul, and strength when we're tempted to settle for entertainment and consumer satisfaction. And it's definitely not just about the kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside in-depth original research from Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows you there's a way to choose a better life than you've imagined, by: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● making the mission of your family to cultivate wisdom and courage\u003cbr\u003e● putting the development of character and creativity at the heart of the home\u003cbr\u003e● building regular rhythms into your lives that make it possible to know one another, God, and our world in deeper ways\u003cbr\u003e● implementing daily disciplines for a healthier life with technology\u003cbr\u003e● prioritizing what matters most\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaiming real life in a world of devices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking good choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our children. It's about building character, wisdom, and courage rather than accepting technology's promises of ease and instant gratification. It's about developing our heart, mind, soul, and strength when we're tempted to settle for entertainment and consumer satisfaction. And it's definitely not just about the kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside in-depth original research from Barna Group that shows how families are wrestling with technology's new realities, Andy Crouch takes parents beyond the typical questions of what, where, and when to show us that in a world full of devices, there's a way to choose a better life than we've imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you aren't sure how to put technology in its 'proper place' in your home, Andy will guide you and challenge your thinking.\"--\u003cb\u003eMark Batterson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Circle Maker\u003c\/i\u003e; lead pastor, National Community Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vision for family life and faith and character so compelling and inspiring that it made me weep, made me reconsider many aspects of our home, made me profoundly thankful for this beautiful and important book.\"--\u003cb\u003eShauna Niequist\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003ePresent over Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBread \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Andy's message and model have strengthened our commitment to use technology to unite--and not divide--our family.\"--\u003cb\u003eKara Powell\u003c\/b\u003e, executive director, Fuller Youth Institute; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGrowing Young\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e--author, speaker, musician, and dad--has shaped the way our generation sees culture, creativity, and the gospel. In addition to his books \u003ci\u003eCulture Making\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlaying God\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrong and Weak\u003c\/i\u003e, his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lecrae's 2014 single \"Non-Fiction.\" He was executive editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e from 2012 to 2016 and is now senior strategist for communication at the John Templeton Foundation. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e--author, speaker, musician, and dad--has shaped the way our generation sees culture, creativity, and the gospel. In addition to his books \u003ci\u003eCulture Making\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlaying God\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStrong and Weak\u003c\/i\u003e, his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and Lecrae's 2014 single \"Non-Fiction.\" He was executive editor of \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e from 2012 to 2016 and is now a full-time partner in theology and culture with Praxis. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.1 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867668279520,"sku":"9780801018664","price":21.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/e7fr8KJFJe9780801018664.webp?v=1781270931","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tech-wise-family-everyday-steps-for-putting-technology-in-its-proper-place-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}