19/03/2026
| make it count |
living with purpose in a digital world
last summer in ethiopia with our mission team, i had the privilege of speaking with teenagers at about screen time, identity, and the kind of legacy we’re building in a digital world.
to make it tangible, i stretched out a 10-meter (33-foot) rope to represent a human lifespan. we marked off the months spent sleeping, working, commuting, and eating. and then we looked at what was left—the time we actually choose.
that simple exercise became a visual reminder of how much of our life is already spoken for, and how much is still ours to steward. but in a world shaped by endless scrolling, constant notifications, and curated feeds that act as echo chambers, even that remaining time is at risk of being consumed rather than invested—lost to distraction instead of anchored in truth and purpose.
in the recent weeks, i’ve felt the urgency of this message all over again. we are surrounded by noise, division, and digital connection that often leaves us more isolated than ever. and yet, we were created for presence, for purpose, and for people.
how we act and speak online can either draw us closer to—or more deeply separate us from—one another and the heart of the Father. every comment, every scroll, every moment of attention is shaping something.
the question is: what are we building? what fruit are we bearing?
maybe this is for you too? a reminder that our time is a gift, our identity is secure in Christ, and our influence can be used to lift others toward their God-given purpose.
i’ve shared the full message on substack. read it here to make it count—https://mattonamission.substack.com/p/make-it-count
