Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
For this episode of The Transforming Church, we catch up with David as he is giving pop quizzes to young people streaming out of the sanctuary after any service on any Sunday morning. He says he is having more fun than should be allowed at church. For years David tried to engage people in conversation about the message with open-ended Continue reading The Welcoming Church: David Gives Pop Quizzes
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
These words for “praise” in Hebrew carry more than just the simple idea of saying nice things about someone or something. They often carry strong connotations of joy, celebration, thanksgiving, and even music and dance. They remind us that the praise of God in the Bible is a dynamic, joyous, and often public declaration of who God is and what Continue reading Hebrew words of praise
(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
(Verse 1) Before forever, God, You knew my name, You saw my sin, and loved me just the same, You made a plan by your sovereign decree By grace alone, through faith, to rescue me (Chorus) Oh, what a love, so deep and wide, Christ alone, on the cross, He died, Through faith alone, Your grace I receive, In Christ Continue reading Never Forever – Lyrics