The headlines blame video games for all sorts of problems among kids and teens. But are video games the culprit? Or does gaming serve a purpose in our God-ordained rhythms of work and rest?

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Further Resources:

• Read or listen to “Gaming Alone: Helping the Generation of Young Men Captivated and Isolated by Video Games” by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra at The Gospel Coalition.
• Read “The Case for Taking Video Games Seriously” by Patrick Miller at Christ and Pop Culture.
• Learn more about the rhythms of rest and work modeled in the Bible.
• Download the “Parents Guide to Video Games” from Axis.

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