You could argue that the top tool of the 21st century is the cell phone.

1. A cell phone keeps us in touch as we travel.

2. A cell phone is given to ever younger and younger kids.

3. A cell phone is carried everywhere in the pocket or purse.

4. A cell phone is used many times a day to fill the little gaps in in our attention.

5. A cell phone can be used instantly in case of emergency.

6. A cell phone is worth going back home to get if forgotten.

7. A cell phone bill is the first thing paid if things are tough financially.

8. A cell phone is worth the cost of fixing or replacing.

Do you agree that the cell phone is a contender for the top tool of the 21st century?

What if we replaced “A cell phone” in each of those points with “A Bible”?