But It Has A Plug!!

My shredder finally cut its last piece.  Saturday I went to a local office supply store to purchase a new one.  I had done my homework, and now I walked into this store to make my purchase.  Why this store?  They had mailed me a coupon.  It was only for $10 off if I spent at least $50.  That's easy to do when purchasing a shredder. 

With shredder in hand, I began the check out process.  What!!!!??? 

I could not believe what I was hearing.  "Sorry, sir, you cannot use this coupon on technology items."  Again...What!!!??  "Since when did a shredder meet the definition of technology?" I asked.  The clerk replied, "It has a plug."

So, now I know the definition of technology.  Anything with a PLUG.

Now that I have had time to cool down (yes, for some reason I went ahead and purchased from them anyway), I have been able to reflect and try to learn that "life lesson."

I am always trying to explain to people the importance of technology in ministry and the difference between a tool and a toy.  Ironically, I now have to say that true Technology in Ministry not only has a plug but is "plugged in."  By this I mean that unless the technology fits into the vision/plan for ministry that God has given a church (plugged-in), then it is just a toy with a plug.

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[bnpositive]

So, is the balding gentleman in the back row a "technology product"? He's got plugs.