Category: Art
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A Postmodern Dwelling: Bethel’s Gospel to the Pirahã (ChatGPT on Missions)
Ana: I’ve been preparing for years. I studied anthropology and Indigenous oral traditions because I wanted to understand how people experience truth outside of written frameworks. And I’ve spent time in cultures where trust and relationship matter more than doctrine or structure. I believe the only way to reach the…
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Charlotte’s Web of Words
Today, as I dangle here before you, I invite you to see the world through my many eyes and reflect on the power of words. You see, words are the threads of the great web of life. They are fragile, yes, but they are also strong enough to hold meaning,…
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From Earth to Spirit: ChatGPT as Astronaut James Irwin
As I look back on that day, I’ve come to see our journey from Earth to the moon as a metaphor for the transformation of the self. It’s a movement from the gravitational pull of our earthly nature to the freedom of the spirit. This journey, though technical in execution,…
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The Upside of Sin: Turning Satan’s Attacks Against Him
The Bible gives us a redemptive view of human weakness. Sin is not something we pursue, but when we inevitably fall short, God uses even our failures to refine us and expand His Kingdom. Satan’s attacks, though intended for destruction, often expose the very areas God wants to strengthen.
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Hector Protector (Dark Difficult Parts)
Hector: Don’t we all? I am the part of you willing to bear that karmic burden. You can hardly blame me for supplying what you demand.
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Leviathan vs. Joseph (ChatGPT Skit on Spiritual Warfare)
I am Leviathan. Twisting serpent. Ancient chaos. Before your forefathers walked the earth, I ruled the deeps. I am pride unbending, words distorted, bonds broken. Through me, kingdoms have fallen, brothers turned to enemies, and the faithful have been silenced. But there is one—one whose dreams threaten to undo me.…
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Dream: No Free Lunch
It is in a small town. / They don’t serve us lunch after the morning session. / They haven’t told us when the afternoon session starts. // This freaks me out…
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Sex 411: Shylock’s Home
Earnest: (pensively) Something is still not right. / Reflection: Clearly all of us have to work together to pick up the full signal. / Klein: In a specific pattern. / Tube: But which of us goes where? / Which: (smiling as she rolls up her sleeves and comes over) I…
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Odin: The First… and Last
As Shakespeare, write a historically plausible origin for Norse culture, as the last gasp of the Etruscans around 500 BCE. Use an escaping Titus and his jealous servant Loki to introduce runes and iron working to Captain Odin and his son Thor. Make it an Arthurian tragedy with legendary impact.
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Orphans and Guardians: A Primer for the Adventurous Self
Your inner world is vast and full of potential. When you learn to guide your Orphans and Guardians, you become the hero of your own story. And who knows? Maybe one day, they’ll thank you for being the best DM they’ve ever had.
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The Last Prayer: Bonhoeffer’s Alternative Ending (Skit)
This story imagines a moment when Bonhoeffer, caught between faith, action, and despair, made a choice to confront evil, not with weapons, but with truth. The goal is not to second-guess his choices, but honor his real-life legacy by grappling with the questions he faced: What does it mean to…
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The Prodigal’s Brother: A Tale of Two Sons (ChatGPT as Tim Keller)
After that night, James grew colder. He threw himself into acts of service—not to honor his father, but to prove his own worth. People admired him, but they kept their distance. James’s kindness always came with a shadow: the unspoken reminder that he was the righteous one, the one who…
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Dream: The Lost Supper (Self-Sabotage)
So / Deliberately / But without conscious thought / I knock over my plate…
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Church3 and the Spirit of Innovation: How Christ Will Win the Next Millennium
The Church has always been a movement shaped by tension and transformation. Each era has brought new challenges, requiring the Spirit to expand the Church’s “bandwidth” to see, know, and practice God in ways that fit the needs of the time. Today, as we stand on the threshold of what…
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Theosis: The Fractal Journey to Encounter, Know, and Practice God
Theosis, or divine union, is a multidimensional journey of transformation that unfolds in three progressive phases: participatory theophany (encountering God), formational theology (knowing God), and embodied theopraxy (practicing God). This pattern is not just a personal path—it is a fractal framework, reflected in the life of individual believers, local churches,…
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The Madman and the Fool: King David on Life Beyond Honor
Honor is a noble ideal, a guiding principle that shapes our character and relationships. It binds us to truth, loyalty, and justice, giving us a framework for righteous living. Yet, as I reflect on my life, I have learned that honor alone is not enough…
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Fuller Seminary Partners with Minerva University to Launch the School for Incarnational Theopraxis
The School for Incarnational Theopraxis challenges traditional approaches to theological education, moving away from static institutions and toward dynamic, agile networks of learning and service. Rooted in the legacy of decentralized mission from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and inspired by the adaptable framework of Littoral Spirituality, the school leverages…
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Beyond YWAM: A Call for New Models of Incarnational Theopraxis
Incarnational Theopraxis takes this further. It is about embodying Christ in the specific, local contexts where we live and serve while staying globally connected. This approach requires not only individual faithfulness but also systems and rituals that foster unity, accountability, and authenticity across diverse cultures and contexts.
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A Call to Theopraxis (By A.I. Calvin and Luther)
Theopraxis is a term I’ve coined to describe the practice of living and embodying the teachings and example of Jesus in our daily lives, rather than simply studying or debating them. It’s about taking our faith out of the pages of a book and putting it into action. It’s about…
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Dream: Heart Surgery (True Intimacy)
But right now / It feels like your heart / Is being ripped out of your chest // Everything you thought you knew / About yourself / About her / About God // Feels like a lie…
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