The fear is that with AI use, human creativity will cease Reading time: the best invested 14 minutes of your creative life. Summary Are you a church or other musician, a writer about religion and other topics, or a filmmaker? Are you worried AI will eliminate your job? Here is good news for you. The creative world is buzzing with concerns about AI. Videos and articles shout doomsday headlines about how AI will replace us or kill us. But can... Read more
How has Christianity been hijacked and what can we do about it? Part 1 of 6 This era bears a striking resemblance to the time when churches grappled with the issue of slavery. While many congregations recognized its inherent inhumanity and the urgent need for its abolition, others, unfortunately, aligned themselves with the prevailing political and social norms of their regions, which supported the institution of slavery. When many states tried to secede, this division ultimately led to the devastating... Read more
Can AI police itself? A futuristic story 18 minutes reading time, high school level. Or see the audio and video podcast links below. Foreword I wrote this as a story to make it easier to understand. This is about AI, which people have many warranted concerns about, such as concerns about privacy, job displacement, and the unknown. New technology is a difficult topic for people to understand. I understand that. Biblical references are included. I worked in the field, and... Read more
Vulnerability and Being Enough Summary A striking characteristic distinguishing older generations from Gen Z and some Millennials is the latter’s embrace of vulnerability. This is often misunderstood, making them seem weak even though it takes great strength to be vulnerable. They feel it is not only necessary but beautiful. It brings them connection with others. This embrace of vulnerability is a defining characteristic of this generation. Older generations often prioritize independence and emotional restraint. They are very independent-minded and very... Read more
50 years of marriage and all I have is great advice Summary Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic Early in our marriage, I became the poster goofball for what not to do on Valentine’s Day. My wife’s friends all got cards and nice little gifts. With the pocket money I had remaining, I bought a pack of cigarettes and told her cards were for elementary school children. I’ve never lived this down. This early misstep taught me a valuable lesson about... Read more
What Would Jesus Do About Gaza? Do you ever get the sense the world is seriously out of whack? The United States runs the entire world. The United States has no control of any part of the world. Let’s all sit in our pews, sports bars, water cooler areas, and giggle at the absurdity of it all. Or give high praise to the powers that be for major accomplishments with a hollow core. We have criminals and racists out of... Read more
How to Find Real Purpose in a World of Illusions Summary New generations look for meaning in their lives. It can be very difficult to find, especially if you look in all the wrong places. How do we find meaning in our dreary lives? It’s a question I’ve wrestled with answering for over 70 years. When I was a teen I wore black pants. One day I went shopping for more pants and the stores no longer carried black. I... Read more
Finding Hope in Times of Division People have very different views on the last two US elections. They represent the divisions within the US. My view—I’m not partial to either party—and taking a long view of history, is that these are birth pangs that will give birth to something better. I have issues that I care deeply about. New generations, which spoke loudly in the election by not supporting either candidate, have issues they care deeply about and will decide... Read more
Podcast show links: Substack, YouTube video, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. These appear a day after these blog-article posts. Summary Is the law really something that is within us? Does compassion play a role? The answer is yes, but with limitations. What does having the law within us mean? The statements in the Bible aren’t specific. We know it’s God’s law. God’s law is not Jewish law. God’s law precedes Jewish law. Having the law within could mean the Noahide law... Read more
Summary Podcast show links: Substack, YouTube video, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. Why does love fulfill the law? The Apostle Paul was sent to non-Jews. He wasn’t to make them Jews or have them adopt Jewish law. He was to help them understand how to live through love. Reference verses: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. – Matthew 5:17 “When Jesus had received the... Read more
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