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Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Frustration is confusion leaving the mind just as pain is weakness leaving the body. And confusion becomes peace, clarity, and wisdom through emotional, mental, and spiritual exercise; just as weakness becomes strength, endurance, and health through physical exercise. For God is not a God of confusion [akatastasia -: unsettled, unstable, by things being out of control] but of peace [eiréné Continue reading Moving from confusion to peace, clarity, and wisdom through faith→

How to use ChatGPT to compose backstory for favorite hymns

Posted on September 22, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

I love the old hymns because I grew up with them and heard the backstory of who wrote them under what circumstances. But the modern listener, who doesn’t know those details, cannot have the same appreciation. Therefore, I am presenting a method and technique to use ChatGPT-4 to help add the backstory of treasured hymns. Let’s start with “It is Continue reading How to use ChatGPT to compose backstory for favorite hymns→

Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving

Posted on May 22, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Every epic fantasy victory is based on David's psalm of thanksgiving

Here is David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving for God delivering him out of the hands of all his enemies rewritten as an epic fantasy victory. On the jagged heights of Mount Ziph, David, the King of Bethlehem, stands, gazing into the newborn dawn. His armor, scarred from numerous battles, catches the first light of day as he raises his voice to Continue reading Every epic fantasy victory is based on the Bible: David’s psalm of thanksgiving→

101 broken people that God used anyway

Posted on May 10, 2023 by admin — 7 Comments ↓

Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes

If you think you are so broken because of your past life, your sins and regrets, your struggles and grief, or your current circumstances, that God could never use you. Consider this chronological list of people who were more broken than you and take courage: Eve – Deceived by Satan to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge Continue reading 101 broken people that God used anyway→

God Calls Me Friend – Lyrics

Posted on April 10, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

(Verse 1) In a world where hearts are chasing, Endless pleasure, always craving, In the whirlwind, lost and wandering, Searching for the love that’s lasting. (Chorus) God of heaven’s armies, You became a man, Reaching out to me, with Your gentle hand, You told me You want to be my friend, Whispered hope in my heart again. (Verse 2) I Continue reading God Calls Me Friend – Lyrics→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

What Happens Next? by Max Lucado – An optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan:
- We were made to reign with Christ.
- God has made and will keep his promises.
- Heaven has a time line.
- A golden era-the millennium-awaits God's children.

The Titus Ten by J.Josh Smith – This book is a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be, and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, your doctrine, and more