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AI and Christian Life
The biggest buzzword out there today is AI. AI or Artificial Intelligence is more popular than ever. It’s also the fastest growing technology in the history of the world, outpacing the growth of personal computers, smart phones, and even the Internet. When you hear talk of data centers, computer chips, and NVIDIA, these are all related to the ascent of AI. AI seems to be used by all aspects of life today, but how can you use AI in your Christian life? That’s the How COVID has affected us
The Kingdom Enemy
I was reading in my daily Bible reading today a story that took place between the time Saul was King of Israel and when David became King over all of Israel. Saul’s captain of his army was a guy named Abner, and David’s captain was Joab. In 2 Samuel chapter 2, it tells us of this moment when both men met at the pool of Gibeon. The pool of Gibeon is a remarkable structure. It was discovered in 12 B.C. The name or How COVID has affected us
What Do You Notice?
It’s honestly pretty easy to be impressed by people. We naturally notice confidence, success, charisma, talent, appearance, money, influence — all the things our culture constantly tells us matter. Even in church, we can subtly give more attention to the polished speaker, the successful family, the talented musician, or the person who seems to “have it together.” Meanwhile, quieter or struggling people can become almost invisible. The problem is that Scripture repeatedly tells us that God does not see people How COVID has affected us
Happy Mother’s Day
This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the United States. A day to celebrate our mothers and their endless sacrifices for us. The local post office has a hanging that says: “Mothers are like buttons; they hold everything together.” None of us would be there without our mothers. So in tribute to moms, here are a few blessings from the Bible. Be sure to take time this Sunday to honor and appreciate your mother. Send her a card. Call her on How COVID has affected us
There’s A Ghost Out There!
I heard a new term this week. It’s called “ghostworking.” Now, when I describe it for you, you are probably going to have someone come to mind from your past who definitely was ghostworking. It is described as someone who walks around the office carrying a notebook, looking busy, while being very unproductive, if productive at all. You know that person, don’t you? The one you end up doing his or her work for them because they don’t get it How COVID has affected us
Fishers of Men
There will be a lot of early mornings at ponds and streams in the coming months. People showing up, putting in the time, and hoping for something to bite. And if you’ve ever done it, you know—it doesn’t always work out the way you want. Sometimes you wait a long time and come up empty. Scripture actually meets us right there. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” — Matthew 4:19 Jesus used something How COVID has affected us
Following Jesus
Tonight, I’m kicking off a new series with the youth on ‘Following Jesus’. Following Jesus is not simply about believing certain truths, it’s about living a transformed life. When Jesus called His first disciples, He didn’t hand them a list of rules or a detailed plan. He gave a simple invitation: “Follow Me”. That same invitation is extended to us today. To follow Jesus means to walk in relationship with Him daily. It is a journey shaped by trust, surrender, How COVID has affected us
Strategy & Action
The Morning Dive I share on Facebook each day is currently focused on the book of Proverbs. The Proverbs are, for the most part, an assorted array of truths and I would say prophecy. If you do this, then this will happen. Many of the chapters in Proverbs, if you were to summarize each one, would read similarly. Usually something about being foolish, something about being wise, something about being a hard worker, and something about being seduced by temptation. A week and a How COVID has affected us
In Between Seasons
We had a few days where it felt like spring had finally arrived. The sun was out, the air warmed up, and it seemed like winter had finally loosened its grip. And then, just as quickly, the cold returned. Snow fell again, reminding us that seasons don’t change as cleanly or quickly as we’d like. That’s not just true of the weather—it’s true of our spiritual lives too. There are moments where it feels like God is bringing change. We How COVID has affected us
When Grief Meets Hope
Today marks two years since a dear friend of mine passed away after a fierce battle with brain cancer. Grief has a way of marking time. Some days over the last two years have felt painful and raw, while others have felt peaceful. But this morning I found myself thinking about something different. Two years ago today, she met Jesus. That thought made me smile. If you knew her, you knew her joy. She was the kind of person who How COVID has affected us