Richard Franz

A young woman once went to her grandmother and told her about the difficulties of her life and the hardships she was facing. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling—whenever one problem was solved, a new one seemed to pop up.

We sometimes read Scripture and miss details that, if contemplated, expand our minds almost to their limits.

Mankind’s history is littered with stories and accounts of people betraying or attempting to hoodwink their fellow man. Biblical accounts include Cain’s murder of his younger brother Abel, Jacob’s trickery of his elder brother Esau, Delilah’s attempts to undermine the mighty Samson, and the betrayal of Jesus Christ by His disciple Judas. And in many cultures around the world, stories of trickeries both failed and successful fill entire anthologies.

Technology today touches nearly every aspect of life and is now even reaching into the spiritual realm. Platforms such as “Text With Jesus” and “FaithGPT” allow users to engage in simulated conversations with A.I.-generated representations of biblical figures. Many turn to these tools for guidance, comfort, or reflection.

Did you know that you’ve been playing a game your entire life, maybe without even realizing it? Every morning, you wake up with a full pitcher of water. Throughout the day, you pour that water into various cups. By the time you go to sleep, the pitcher is empty. The goal? Pour the water into the right cups!