Tag: grace
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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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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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From Walls of Shame to Webs of Grace: A Christmas Homily for the Third Millennium (ChatGPT As Pope Benedict VIII, 1024)
This Christmas, let us dismantle the walls of shame in our hearts and in our communities. Let us weave the web of grace, living as witnesses to the hope and joy of Christ.
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I Am the Drummer Boy
I neither sought the holy face, / Nor felt the heavens nudge, / A clumsy soul, unworthy there, / No angel’s whispered judge…
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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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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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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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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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#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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12/27 Epic Poem: Care Bearer
know that I should / Believe God is good / Yet I confess / I oft believe less…
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12/17 Epic Poem: Three-Saken, Five-Saken
This turns into pure agony / When we reach Sakenness Three / And I learn God is not me / Kneeling in Gethsemane…
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11/18 Epic Poem: Hard True
To speak truth in love / Is not just an act / But daring to delve / Into deeper fact…
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10/29 Poem: Key Pair
The crux of the question I face / Is how to fulfill Law with Grace / Such that when my ego fails / I’ll know that Christ’s Kingdom prevails
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10/18 Epic Poem: Faith See-ed
And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Luke 17:6 The walk of faith Is not won by greed But only by those Who live…
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10/14 Quatrain: Heaven Knows-Where
Heaven ain’t a place / Of harps and clouds shown / Heaven is the grace / To know and be known
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10/4 Epic Poem: Authenti-City
Hat tip to Seth Godin Pairs well with “ability vulner” Q. What skill would you like to learn? A. How best to live in “Authenti City“ Life in the city “Authenti” Isn’t what I thought it would be They said I could do what I want Safe from the conformist…
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