How often are we “there,” but not really “there?” How often are we distracted and not fully present in the moments we find ourselves in? What does that do to us, and particularly to those who become collateral damage in our inability to be present? This is what this teaching addresses as we look at a fascinating passage in Exodus 24 and seek to apply it to the various aspects of our lives, especially in our addiction (err, usage) of our cell phones.

• What’s your biggest takeaway from the teaching?
• When was the last time someone called you out on not being present? What were the implications?
• In what circumstances are you most likely not to be fully present? What do you need to do to change that?
• On a scale of 1 (no problem) to 10 (big problem), how would you rate your relationship with your cell phone?
• Do you have rules (or need rules) to keep a healthy relationship with technology?
• How would life look differently for you if you were able to be present in every situation?
• How will you begin implementing your desired changes over this next week?

• The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch

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