Tag: christ
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When Buddhism Met Jesus: An Alternate Origen for Christianity
That is… either the most profound thing I’ve ever heard or absolute nonsense.
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From FAST to SLOW: The Journey of Growing Closer to Jesus
FAST—marked by Fear, Anger, Shame, and Trauma—reflects the old “animal skins” God gave Adam and Eve to survive outside Eden. SLOW—defined by being Spirit-Led, Obedient, and Waiting—represents the “robes of righteousness” purchased by Christ, inviting us into new life. Let’s explore how this transition unfolds and how it draws us…
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Days of Elisha (ChatGPT as Twila Paris)
These are the days of His power, Immanuel reigning as King. / And these are the moments of wonders, As heaven and earth start to sing. / Though the world groans in its longing, The promise of hope is alive, / For Jesus has risen in glory, And through Him, His…
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Hello, Stranger (Darkest Difficult Parts)
I emerge from the tunnel at the bottom of my psyche and stand up. / I see a small man, or older boy, wearing a hoodie with a white Guy Fawkes mask. / His voice is familiar. / Earnest: Are you… me?
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ChatGPT as Aaron the Tamil, Part 2: The Way of the Son (Margam Makan)
Family expectations, while important, can sometimes be a source of bondage rather than blessing. But if families begin to prioritize grace—giving one another the freedom to follow God’s call while still affirming the bonds of love—this might break the cycle of heartbreak.
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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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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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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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Christ Our Head: An Invitation to the Spirit (10/27 to 11/6)
We Declare Christ is the Head of All creation…
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The Parable of the Missing Cross (ChatGPT on Bonhoeffer)
For Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the concept of the “missing cross” profoundly shaped his understanding of what it meant to be a true disciple of Christ, leading him ultimately to oppose the Nazi regime.
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#ReviveMeFirst: Fasting and Prayer for July 4th
So I invite you to join me in fasting and praying over the next four days leading up to July 4th, that God would bring revival to America. One heart at a time. Starting with mine…
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Hello, Resentment (The Difficult Parts)
“I need you to be who **we** are. That is the only way anything will ever get better.” — Resentment
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12/29 Limerick: Winning Handily
The truth that we must understand / Is victory‘s already at hand / When our crowns we fling / His Kingdom we bring / As out of our hearts, He expand
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12/25 Bi-Limerick: Under-Known
“The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11-12 NLT It’s easy to point out a king When he…
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11/24 Limerick: Eye Burn
Today I will let the heart of JesusBurn up my “me” Jesus is so hard to see When I’m consumed by my “me” Please open my eyes So I realize That You’re the heart burning in me
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11/23 Limerick: Feet of Courage
Today I will hold on Til I can hold up Lord it is really quite neat How You bring joy from defeat When I know You’re near I cast away fear Testifying we’ll soon meet!
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12/22 Limerick: Wound Up
Hat tip to windup Today I will let Jesus pitch me His wounds If we’re to break out of our walls And answer the Lord when He calls Then let us be found As Christ’s getting wound To pitch us as gracious fastballs!
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