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Studio Ghibli vs. ChatGPT- How Can Christians Think About AI

ChatGPT set off another firestorm of controversy this week. Early in the week, OpenAI launched an improved version of its image-generation technology, allowing users to create images in the style of Japanese Studio Ghibli. ChatGPT and other AI platforms have created images for years, but ChatGPT’s technology enables users to manipulate pictures with nearly the same precision as the human artists at Ghibli. Once again, AI technology is pushing ethical boundaries, so how can Christians

Dan Trippie March 30, 2025

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Living with Less

“It is my goal to live with less,” my mentor said. This was not a deep moment set aside to instill profound wisdom or an intentional teaching. Instead, it was a simple offhand comment. Yet, his words created a vision that would both fascinate and frustrate me. Living with less is not a new concept. Jesus taught his followers to seek treasures in heaven, and Eastern philosophy aims at shedding material attachments. Our modern Western

Dan Trippie March 12, 2025

What’s Forming You? —Life in a Secular Age

Secularism In 2007, social philosopher Charles Taylor released his book, A Secular Age. Taylor’s central thesis was that secularism isn’t simply the removal of religion from society but rather society’s shift away from religion as the only option. Taylor contended that modern society reimagines religious ideas across a broad spectrum. For him, secularism isn’t the removal of God from culture but the recognition that contemporary society redefines religious ideas across various sub-groups. Consequently, secularism represents

Dan Trippie February 14, 2025

How to plan for 2025

We schedule, manage, and stress over the abstract concept we call time. Time is a fascinating idea when you think about it. In one sense, time is simply an abstract concept that keeps track of nature’s patterns — cycles around the sun and the earth’s rotations. In another sense, time encompasses concrete experiences that awaken us to something beyond ourselves. Thus, the new year provides a natural moment to consider how time shapes our lives.

Dan Trippie January 1, 2025

Changing Season

On December 15, I will step down as Lead Pastor of Restoration Church. After a long season of prayer, counsel, and reflection, my wife and I came to understand that we had completed our assignment leading Restoration Church. Following our December 15 worship gathering, Gina and I will begin a new chapter in Southwest Florida, embarking on the second half of our marriage and ministry. Some might wonder, “What does that next season look like?”

Dan Trippie November 13, 2024

Voting In A Broken World

Election season is challenging —especially in a polarized culture. Among the many election season challenges is the reality that we are faced with flawed candidates. Candidates are sinners; therefore, the flaws in both may cause some Christian voters to feel uneasy about engaging in our political process. Nevertheless, voting is a significant instrument allowing Christians to exercise their prophetic voice. One must recognize that while it seems the choice is between two imperfect choices, national

Dan Trippie November 1, 2024

It Happened —Trump Shot!

Well, it happened. On Saturday, July 13th, the world watched as a would-be assassin attempted to kill President Donald Trump. Sadly, an innocent rally attendee lost his life while a stunned nation asked, “How did we get here?” Currently, the shooter’s motives are unclear, but it seems this was an act of political violence. Political violence has been increasing for years, and now it has escalated to the point where both the right and left

Dan Trippie July 17, 2024

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Chaotic or Creative? How to Have Better Conflict

Conflict is the spirit of our age. It fills our news feeds while emptying our souls. Conflict is a leading contributor to mental and emotional stress, which often leads to decreased physical health. According to a study by Nunzia Nappo, there is a strong correlation between interpersonal conflict, employee burnout, and worker retention rates. It’s not a mystery that conflict touches every aspect of our human experience. But conflict is not necessarily a bad thing.

Dan Trippie June 28, 2024

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How to Use AI in the Workplace—Ethically

Deception is costly. CEOs go to jail if they cook the books. Physicians are sued if they intentionally withhold medical information. Employees are fired if they lie on a résumé. Students are expelled if they plagiarize. Deception is costly not only relationally but financially. We expect truth from our neighbors, but our economic system depends on it. We trust products and services will equal their advertised value. We sign contracts expecting both parties to act

Dan Trippie March 18, 2024

The Moral Fog In Letting Die

The call came just before 1 am. “Mr. Trippie, your father stopped breathing. He was without oxygen for 7 minutes. We were able to revive his heart, but he could not breathe on his own —we have him on a ventilator —get here as soon as possible.” Ethics seems like an abstract philosophical category until one gets that call. Ethics is concerned with morality —what acts are right and what acts are wrong. Most days,

Dan Trippie February 10, 2024

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Dan Trippie Blog: Navigating the Complexities of Life in a Rapidly Shifting Culture

Studio Ghibli vs. ChatGPT- How Can Christians Think About AI

Living with Less

What’s Forming You? —Life in a Secular Age

How to plan for 2025

Changing Season

Voting In A Broken World

It Happened —Trump Shot!

Chaotic or Creative? How to Have Better Conflict

How to Use AI in the Workplace—Ethically

The Moral Fog In Letting Die

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