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We live in a fast paced and changing world. There are many things that help to speed up our regular lives. In this day and age we are able to have have our food hot almost instantly, have our food prepared and delivered with minimal wait time and without even having to leave the comfort of our cars. We can access information in just a few clicks with the internet and send letters, updates, jokes, junk and chain letters to people instantly with email. Instant messenger allows us to communicate with people in real time even when they are on the other side of the world. Add to this the fact that we also be reached just about anywhere and you realize that this is a different world.

Now one the thing that has taken over for instant communication is the text message. I'm sure that if you are reading this blog then you know what text messaging is and have most likely partaken in it. It is something that is becoming increasingly more popular and used in our culture. It has it's own language even. There is a texting world championship as well. Thankfully, many cell phone carriers offer plans with unlimited texts for a small monthly fee. That was a good thing for this dad and his daughter. That story amazes me and just shows you what kind of phenomenon texting is in today's culture, especially among young people.

I text. In fact sometimes I text a lot. But that is astounding. 14528 text messages in one month. What does it say about the mindset that we have? In some ways texting is like social networking on the internet. It keeps you connected, but in truth there is something that is missing in it. Rather than taking the time to have a conversation with someone we text them. I admit that at times it is easier to do...it doesn't require as much signal strength and doesnt' drain your battery life quite as fast. Yet there is something to be said for taking the time to actually call someone and hear their voice, or to meet face to face. It is my hope that we are able to rediscover these things. Because without a real connection to other people, this world is a very lonely and sad place to be...no matter how many LOLs and OMGs you can text in under a minute. Peace and Love y'all.