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Taking the Unseen Seriously

Reading Christian Wiman’s recent essay in Harper’s, “The Tune of Things,” was one of those experiences that can be aptly described as completely overhauling the mental furniture. With an anticipated acumen, Wiman toys with the concept of consciousness as he raises the more foundational question of whether the unseen things of our world might be not just real, but primary. This profound question gets at the heart of our struggle and calling… Read More »Taking the Unseen Seriously

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Perceiving God’s Movement

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It’s hard to believe that I’m already writing my year-end letter. I say this every year, which is why this annual ritual becomes all the more needed in considering what I miss in the relentless passing of time. This year I find myself thinking about how quickly our world seems to be changing amidst rising uncertainty and brokenness. Like many of you, my mind turns to the wars raging around… Read More »Perceiving God’s Movement

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The Need for Spiritual Discernment in the Age of AI

This is the third and final reflection in a short series on artificial intelligence.  But this post, like the others, is ultimately not about AI.  Rather, it’s about how the rise of this revolutionary technology compels us to confront deeper existential, ontological, and theological questions about who we are, and who we are becoming. AI isn’t just changing and challenging how we work or learn.  It’s exposing the fault lines… Read More »The Need for Spiritual Discernment in the Age of AI

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Not Picking A.I. Sides: How Love Holds Tension

In the May 27th New Yorker article entitled “Two Paths for A.I.”, Joshua Rothman presents what I thought was a helpful portrait of our cultural moment—one torn between apocalyptic urgency and pragmatic restraint in the face of artificial intelligence.  On one side, there’s Daniel Kokotajlo, the safety researcher turned whistleblower, who warns of a near-future in which A.I. could become superintelligent, uncontrollable, and existentially dangerous.  On the other, computer scientists Sayash Kapoor and… Read More »Not Picking A.I. Sides: How Love Holds Tension

Dust and Glory: How AI Confirms the Bible’s Most Paradoxical Truth About Humanity

Earlier this month, I had the joy of leading a workshop at the Mockingbird Conference in New York City entitled Hopeful Intelligence.  In it, we explored what it means to be people of hope in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, where the lines between creature and creator, imitation and imagination, are being tested daily. What struck me most in the days since is how AI, for all its complexity… Read More »Dust and Glory: How AI Confirms the Bible’s Most Paradoxical Truth About Humanity

Hearing the Cries of Earth and the Songs of Heaven

It’s that time again to write my year-end reflection. With the magic of Christmas behind us and the cold January month ahead, I find myself weighted by the growing sense of disconnection in our society.  Lingering in my mind has been Gallup’s recent research highlighting a term that was new to me–the “Great Detachment” where employees feel increasingly stuck, disengaged, and unable to see the deeper purpose of their labor.… Read More »Hearing the Cries of Earth and the Songs of Heaven

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Spiritual Permanence in a Culture of Impermanence

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We often don’t think about the tension we experience between the visible and the invisible. This space between the visible and the invisible is not merely philosophical; it is subconsciously woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From the mundane choices we make to the profound decisions that shape our future, we constantly navigate between what we can see and what it is that we believe or hope for.… Read More »Spiritual Permanence in a Culture of Impermanence

Imagining How AI Helps Us Become More Human

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In the sacred dance of life, we often find ourselves rushing, our minds cluttered, our hearts weighed by seemingly endless tasks. Yet, in this frenetic pace, we risk missing the divine whispers that call us to deeper connection and what it means to be divine image-bearers. As we stand at the threshold of a new technological era, I want to challenge our technological imaginations to expand how these advancements can… Read More »Imagining How AI Helps Us Become More Human

Your Mind is Being Fracked

Prayer as Attentiveness

I’m a regular listener to Ezra Klein’s podcast, but when Mako Fujimura emailed this episode to Amilee and me the day it came out, I knew it would be good.   LISTEN TO: Your Mind is Being Fracked // Read Transcript Klein’s interview with D. Graham Burnett, a historian of science at Princeton University, offers a window into the deeper aspects of human consciousness and this thing we call “attention.”… Read More »Prayer as Attentiveness

The Allure of Counterfeit Spirituality

As another year comes to a close and a new one begins, it’s a natural time to reflect on our spiritual journeys and set intentions for growth in the year ahead. In the last few years, I’ve felt a growing inclination to rely more on discerning God’s voice over a dependence on the wisdom of others.  I’ve discovered that listening for God’s voice makes all the difference, cultivating an intimate… Read More »The Allure of Counterfeit Spirituality