Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
The Word of God, ever alive and active, is an unending fountain of encouragement and instruction. Today, let us turn our hearts to understanding two profound pathways that lead us to hope: the school of hard knocks and learning from the footsteps of those who have gone before us. Both are illuminated for us in the book of Romans. 1. Continue reading Two pathways to hope (one is a cheat code for life)
Frustration is confusion leaving the mind just as pain is weakness leaving the body. And confusion becomes peace, clarity, and wisdom through emotional, mental, and spiritual exercise; just as weakness becomes strength, endurance, and health through physical exercise. For God is not a God of confusion [akatastasia -: unsettled, unstable, by things being out of control] but of peace [eiréné Continue reading Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith
I love the old hymns because I grew up with them and heard the backstory of who wrote them under what circumstances. But the modern listener, who doesn’t know those details, cannot have the same appreciation. Therefore, I am presenting a method and technique to use ChatGPT-4 to help add the backstory of treasured hymns. Let’s start with “It is Continue reading How to use ChatGPT to compose backstory for favorite hymns
Before diving into the discussion of whether Satan can read our minds and influence our thoughts, it is essential to recognize that as a powerful spiritual entity, Satan can exert significant influence over people’s actions, words, and even thoughts. This is not merely a metaphorical or indirect influence; it is a direct, active involvement in the physical and spiritual realms. Continue reading Can Satan read minds and influence thoughts?
Here is David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving for God delivering him out of the hands of all his enemies rewritten as an epic fantasy victory. On the jagged heights of Mount Ziph, David, the King of Bethlehem, stands, gazing into the newborn dawn. His armor, scarred from numerous battles, catches the first light of day as he raises his voice to Continue reading Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving