In today’s world there exists a multitude of sources of information. The Internet has opened new sources for research and enjoyment. This is true in two areas I would like to discuss, News and Biblical teaching. We are watching a changing of the guards within both the Media and Church. Prior to 1990 there existed an oligarchy within both the media/church. This forced believers into limiting choices. In the Media access to information outside the local newspapers and TV network broadcasts did not exist. In the same way access to good Bible teaching outside the local church was rare. Religious programming on TV and radio was usually limited due to costs and off the wall Bible teaching.

Has this proliferation of information been a blessing or a curse for individuals? Just because we have more choices does not automatically increase the quality of those choices. I look at the media choices that exist and sigh. Most of the New Media is an openly biased media. What have been created within the religious world are greater personality cult followings and so much incorrect teaching that has weakened the church. Just because someone is on television does not make him/her correct.

I do not recommend any television or radio personality. I find that the teaching is superficial. The meat is in books. Start by buying copies of Watchman Nee’s “Sit, Walk, Stand” and “The Normal Christian Life”. Make it a resolution to only the best Christian books and not to waste your life with drivel. Search for books whose pages are wide and deep.