Living part of my life online presents many challenges.  People will always disappoint, and those disappointments can be painful. Many of those challenges are no different than face-to-face challenges.  Most of them have to do with persons.  The main difference I see is online tends to be more in-your-face; and behind-your-back at the same time.

The in-your-face activity is direct and upfront.  Usually attempts at convincing others that one’s theological position is the ONLY correct one.  This often ends up bringing out the worst in people.  Often, it is not a calm discussion; but one loaded with hurtful words.

The behind-your-back issues are just that, secret and agenda-filled.  Sometimes it takes the form of gossip; sometimes it is a power grab, pushing others out of the way so you can replace them. I’m sure there are others, but those are the ones I have personally experienced.

We are sinners.  Our own selves continue to show us our continued need for dead Jesus on the cross.

Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him;…a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench….. — Isaiah 42: 1, 3