Category: Art
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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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Dream: Female Archivist
The building is shaped like a pyramid / It functions like a temple or museum / With artifacts for people to worship / Or buy…
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Dream: Independent Storytelling
I met somebody at a writing conference, and offered to visit her workplace and help start a writing club. She said she had a couple friends who’ve been wanting to do that…
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Hello, Keeper (Unhidden Difficult Parts)
I stand up and look. / Keeper is an intimidating 14-year old, with her mother’s fierce, intelligent eyes. / She’s staring at me suspiciously, with her hands on her hips. / I take a Moment…
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Anubis the Guardian: A Dialogue With Death
Servant: (looking at him with newfound sympathy) It’s not easy, is it? Being the god of death. / Narrator: And just like that, in an instant, Anubis’s usual mask of composure slipped, and for a moment, there was vulnerability. The god of death just shook his head and answered truthfully.…
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Hello, Trauma (Hidden Difficult Parts)
Then I realize he is more likely to show up — or at least I am more likely to notice him — when I am stressed, frustrated, or stuck. / That’s when I know his name.
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My Lament: A Cry for Vindication
O Lord / You know / How those who were jealous / Mocked me / Poisoned me / Condemned me / Persecuted me…
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Culture, Community, and Computation vs. Christ: How Jesus Reveals Our True Identity
As we embrace this identity in Christ, we can step confidently into the world, fully ourselves, knowing that we don’t need to fit into a mold, perform for others, or chase after likes to feel significant. We can appreciate culture without losing ourselves in it, engage with community while staying…
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Saving Grace – From the Law! (Communal Stewardiship)
The idea of “stewardship” over “leadership” in this context is quite compelling. It’s a shift in perspective to a communal and interconnected sense of responsibility rather than a hierarchical structure where leadership is perceived as authoritative.
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The Triple Transfiguration: Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Ascension (ChatGPT as G.K. Chesterton)
In the end, we discover that to “lay down our lives” is not so much an act of destruction as an act of creation. In losing ourselves, we are remade; in surrendering our will, we find our true freedom; in embracing death, we encounter a love stronger than death itself.…
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Tick the Watchdog (Modern Difficult Parts)
Tick: What do you want? / Earnest: Ah, I believe you represent the “modern” part of me that is obsessed with time and efficiency, as opposed to the traditional values of relationship and conformity.
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The Heroes We Didn’t Need: A Lame Quest for Redemption (by ChatGPT)
Wizard: (Waving a crumpled map) You’re my last hope. No one else would take this job. You four are the only ones left. / Bindle: (Brightly, trying to bolster the group) And maybe that’s why we’re the chosen ones! The heroes from humble beginnings! Rising up to– (His lute strings…
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