Walking with Christ is not a label or a weekly habit. It is a life that changes because He is in it. That change touches how you think, how you decide, what you do at home and at work, and how you treat people. This is not about looking religious. It is about letting His…
Here I am again on a Sunday morning, waiting to take off for church. Unlike most pastors, I have a list of churches that we visit on a rotating basis. Each one has its own time, schedule, and location, of course, which dictates when we leave, how long it takes to get there, and so…
I treat Grok the same way I treat any other tool on my desk. It does not replace the text, prayer, or the hard work of thinking. It simply removes some of the slower steps so I can spend more time on the parts that actually matter: understanding what the passage says, deciding what the…
A Practical Guide to Personal Transformation Prayer holds a fascinating power through faith. In this article, we will delve into the practical mechanics of prayer, exploring its transformative potential for individuals seeking personal growth and well-being. By following a logical progression of events, thoughts, and emotions, we can unlock the true benefits of prayer and…
If you use ChatGPT for your Bible study, you can use the following prompts. This will cause ChatGPT to focus on a specific topic, issue, research, or discussion you want to have. Prompts are important for using ChatGPT. The clearer your prompts, the better output you will get. No matter how much you hear about…
For the following purposes, decide beforehand what topic, subject, or whatever it is you want to study, research, or discuss with ChatGPT. That way, when you begin using the following prompt, you will know what questions or requests to make of the ChatGPT. For Ideas, look at the 100 Ideas for Bible Study Prompts for…
Here are 4 ways Christians can use ChatGPT for personal Bible study and research: Type in a specific Bible verse to view a variety of translations, interpretations, and historical background information. Use ChatGPT to provide the Strong’s numbers and then to search Vine’s Expository Bible to get cultural and additional information on the topic you…
Faith, the Bible says in Hebrews 11:1 (KJV), “is the substance (assurance) of things hoped for, the evidence (conviction) of things not seen” (I added the words in parenthesis). The keywords here are “hoped for” and “not seen.” Too many people focus on the words “evidence” and “substance.” Evidence and substance speak of something that,…
You probably got it all together, but I do not. I grew up an angry person and have had to learn to give myself a healthy structure to follow. The following rules are the foundation of my manner of managing my anger. Plus, it helps when dealing with Idiots. 1. I am responsible for myself,…
Well, no … but … yes. When I gave my life to God, I came to him because I needed something. I prayed to Him in the hopes that He was real and that He would consider giving me a second chance at life. I wasn’t sure that I truly believed in Him though. Actually,…
Reasons some people fail to apply new responses to old problems – A. J. Mejorado As children and adolescents, we grow and navigate through the experiences of our youth with limited observability and capacity for understanding the whole picture. We walk through moments in our lives accumulating habits and responses to events, traumas, and situations,…
What do you think about when you think of love? What do you feel inside? Is it a warm feeling, or do you have ideas of happiness and good times in your head? I have counseled people for over 31 years, and I have found that what people call love, for the most part, is…