Emojis. They’ve taken over. They’ve even found their way into sms text
messages amongst low-language Deaf in far-flung rural villages. With about 10
emoji, one may communicate paragraphs.
Let me try it here:
Interpretation: Your
donation to Signs of Love is celebrated with joy! We remember you to God
through our prayers. We’re very
grateful. Sending our love now!
One study showed that 6 billion emojis are sent every
day. Why the popularity? As social beings, we need feedback from
others; we need validation; we need to be affirmed and accepted if we are to
thrive. Emojis help to do that.
Emojis are a lot like sign language. They express so much
more than just words. They express feelings and emotions that are felt. At Signs of Love, we LOVE teaching language
to these precious ones who don’t have any! We LOVE opening a world of feelings
and emotions to them! We LOVE explaining to them the gospel message whether it be
through sign language, dramas, drawings, or emojis. We LOVE teaching them their
true identity where they find validation not through their social network but
through their Father, The King of all.
