Reflection #9

What?
Have you ever listened to a really great podcast? The other day, I opened an email from a friend who had sent me a link to three podcasts. They were recorded sermons from a lady named Heidi Baker, a missionary to Africa, who gave the 3-part sermon series at a church in Honolulu. I really appreciated what Baker had to say, and then it dawned on me that I wouldn't have even been able to hear her sermon if it hadn't been for technology and internet podcasts.

So What?
In order to listen to the 3 podcasts, I had to click on the link my friend sent me and then download the podcasts for free on an itunes account. Since I didn't have itunes yet, I downloaded this program on my computer and then was able to access the 3-part series. All of these steps were possible thanks to quick-acting technology. Even though technology may come with its own set of difficulties in some areas, it's so great that God can use it to spread his message of love in this hurting world. If Baker had preached that sermon even 10 years ago, it would not have been able to reach as many people across the globe, including myself.

Now What?
Now that I am becoming more familiar with technology, I can access more information and music, including podcast sermons, in my life. I am excited to find more sermons by Heidi Baker and listen to what God is speaking through her to our world. As technology continues to evolve, I am determined to try and keep up with it and share encouraging findings with people I know, just as my friend did for me regarding this podcast series. Technology is not only helpful in educational settings, as I am learning in my current college classes, it is also helpful for spiritual purposes, as well.