I have an Apple iPhone and iPad mini.  I use my iPad when I preach (yes, I still have a real Bible in my hand).  2014 is the first year in 32+ years of pastoral ministry I didn't buy a paper calendar. Everyone on my staff is 100% more tech savvy (and much younger) than me.

Here's my problem:  I still have 10-12 little pieces of paper on my desk – reminders of things I can't afford to forget and have to do.  I know what you're thinking.  Why not use the apps on your electronic devices?  I AM using them and I STILL have little pieces of paper on my desk!  What is up with that?

My conclusion?  The ratio of age to paper notes has to be the key!  At 60 years old my iPad plus paper produces 10 pieces of paper on my desk. The 30 somethings on my staff have an iPad and produce 5 pieces of paper on their desks.  A 10 year old with an iPad has no pieces of paper on his or her desk and laughs at all those older than them.  A 5 year old has learned to color within the lines in their coloring book and will use their iPad and produce zero pieces of paper (except to color on).

Why does this matter? Unless you are 10 years old or younger, there's little hope for you and no hope for those of us with our Golden Buckeye Cards!

Blessings!

Pastor Mark