I don’t understand when people say blogging is dead. There are multitudes of good bloggers out there. Here are a few:
AI Is Coming for Your Systematic Theology as well as other books. The problems with AI-generated books and ways to spot them.
Finding True Identity in an Age of AI. “People turn to AI for lots of things, and I see value in many of the services it provides. It helps organize my scattered ideas into a logical flow. It’s great at suggesting conversation starters to spark deeper connections. It can generate a meal idea from the random ingredients in my pantry and refrigerator. It can even take an existing talk and swiftly build a slide deck. But if we look to ChatGPT to speak into our identity, we begin cultivating something artificial. AI cannot replace personal connection or Spirit-led truth—and it must not replace Christ-centered encouragement. “
Because of Jesus, Our Best Years Are Always Ahead of Us, HT to Challies. “The words ‘finish well’ mean more to me than they ever did, and I am more determined than ever to complete my race to the glory of God. Especially because I know that after the finish line, what awaits us is eternal goodness, glory, beauty, a restored earth, and a depth of relationship with God and each other beyond what we can imagine.”
Courageous Waiting. “We tend to see waiting as a pause in activity. As in ‘I’m going to wait out this economic downturn.’ Or ‘you’ve been added to the waiting list.’ But in Psalm 27, David presents a dramatically different perspective on waiting. I call it ‘courageous waiting‘. Let’s consider David’s mindset in these two verses.”
Weakness as a Canvas: The Anatomy of a Sacred Lament. “Suffering is not a sign of God’s absence, but a unique venue for His presence. What does this look like?”
Fur Babies and Pet Stewardship, HT to Challies. I don’t think I have ever seen an article on this topic, but this brings out some good things to think about.
“Acceptance of the will of God means relinquishment of our own. If our hands are full of our own plans, there isn’t room to receive His.” Elisabeth Elliot
Stray Thoughts 
I have been thinking about pets lately, and increasingly concerned with what they are becoming in our society. Recently we were at the home of new friends who have two dogs. I do not care for dogs. I don’t like them brushing against me, licking me, sniffing at me, or any part of it. I’m used to going places where the dogs check me out and then move on. These animals were not like that and were not restrained. We were in their home for three hours (a meal with other people) and other than when we were at the table, the dogs were part of the interaction the entire time. I was surprised at the lack of consideration of our hosts. In the past, people would put their dogs in another room if guests don’t care for them. It’s not that way any more. –Ann