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May 12, 2026
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The Son Went Up . . . and the Spirit Came Down: Lessons from the Ascent of the Son and the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Ross Hastings

This article explores Acts 1–2 to reflect on Christ’s ascension and the Spirit’s descent at Pentecost, highlighting Trinitarian relations, the distinct roles of Father, Son, and Spirit, and their significance for salvation, the church, and the ongoing mission of God’s kingdom.

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Apr 22, 2026

Why Should Christians Care About Biodiversity?

Karen Wiebe
Why should Christians care about biodiversity? Beyond its practical benefits, this article argues that creation is not a resource but a relationship. As image-bearers, we are called to love and care for all creatures, embracing ecological generosity and learning to see and value each species.
Mar 23, 2026

Community: Meghan Sullivan and the DELTA Framework

Meghan Sullivan
In September 2025, Meghan Sullivan launched the DELTA framework, an approach to engagement with artificial intelligence that is “rooted in enduring Christian values: Dignity, Embodiment, Love, Transcendence, and Agency.”
Mar 20, 2026

Thinking About AI, Part 2: Community Perspectives

Hilary Guth
This article examines Regent College student, staff, and faculty responses to a three-question survey about attitudes to and engagement with AI. Respondents told us about their use (and non-use) of AI, their hopes and fears for the future, and many, many questions.
Mar 19, 2026

Thinking About AI, Part 1: A Personal Perspective

Hilary Guth
Responding to three survey questions about AI, the author reflects on her slow journey to engaging the technology, her efforts to discern good use cases, and some ongoing fears, hopes, and questions.
Mar 6, 2026

Podcast: 5 Keys to Navigating AI—Dignity, Embodiment, Love, Transcendence, and Agency

Meghan Sullivan
In this podcast interview, the DELTA framework—Dignity, Embodiment, Love, Transcendence, and Agency—offers a Christian lens for engaging AI’s ethical challenges. The conversation explores AI’s human, environmental, and political impacts, urging responsible stewardship while keeping love central to our technological future.
Jan 15, 2026

Putting Technology in Its Proper Place

Andy Crouch
This reflection examines technology’s promise of “easy everywhere,” showing how devices reshape work, rest, and attention. Rather than rejecting technology, it calls for wiser limits and a shift from passive devices to engaging tools that support human flourishing.
Oct 1, 2025

Speaking of AI, "From Work to Text"

Jeremy Stewart
Jeremy Stewart reflects on AI, writing, and vocation through his own practice of voice-typing during his commute. Engaging Aristotle, Barthes, and Christian faith, he explores detours, risks, and the question: who are we becoming with AI, and what does true flourishing mean in Christ?
Sep 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence and the Diminishment of Human Identity

Jens Zimmermann
True danger lies not in machines thinking, but in losing our personhood and sense of being truly human.
Sep 16, 2025

Will There Be AI Zombie Songs in Heaven?

Jonathan Lipps
Human creativity reflects divine design and personal growth; unlike AI-generated art, true art stems from soul, struggle, and transformation.