selfctrl’s blog
Here you will find blog posts that will challenge you to think critically about technology for yourself and for your family.
We just launched our blog October 2023, with Micah Anglo leading up content creation. Micah has been a pastor at Pillar Bible Church in Long Beach since 2013 and is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary (M.Div.) and has worked as a hospice chaplain. He has been married to his wife Loris since 2013 and they have four children. He enjoys basketball, eating out, watching movies, and staying home with his family. He also writes articles at The Contenders blog.
We’ll be inviting many to blog with us as guest bloggers, so if you have someone you think would be a fit, email micah@selfctrl.com.
Happy reading!
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At What Age Should I Give My Child a Cell Phone?
One of the most common questions we receive at Selfctrl from parents is about the right age to give their child a cell phone. This question assumes that providing a phone is an inevitable step in parenting, not true, and that’s a notion we will address in a future article. However, for those preparing for…
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Screen Time Guide to Survive Holiday Breaks with Kids
A long holiday weekend is coming up, and for parents, that often means a break from work and a chance to spend quality time with the kids. However, it also means the battle over screen time can escalate, turning a fantastic opportunity into a conflict ridden weekend that you may truthfully even dread. But fear…
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How Community Unlocks Self-Control
Our first article instructed us on having a healthy relationship with technology. As a complement to this, Christians who want to use technology for the glory of God need to include a vital partner in this effort. That partner is called the local church. Being in community is vital to our souls. 1 Corinthians 12…
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Technology
Everyone wants healthy relationships. Nobody wants to fight with their spouse, be distant from their children, or argue all the time with their friends. So, we work hard at having healthy relationships. It comes with hard work, learning about each other, and having the right perspective. The same is true for our relationship with technology…