Keith Plummer
@xianmind.bsky.social
Christ-follower, husband, father, teacher. Interests: theology, apologetics, technology, and counseling. A generalist in a specialist's world.
Worth reading
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Must All Christians Hold the Same Views on Artificial Intelligence?
If not, then what's the harm in publicly voicing our disagreements?
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January 6, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Worth reading
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“If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.” (Proverbs 25:16 ESV)
Ancient wisdom for the Information Age
Ancient wisdom for the Information Age
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
“If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.” (Proverbs 25:16 ESV)
Ancient wisdom for the Information Age
Ancient wisdom for the Information Age
Isaiah 40. Might 𝘢𝘯𝘥 tenderness, not might 𝘰𝘳 tenderness
January 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Isaiah 40. Might 𝘢𝘯𝘥 tenderness, not might 𝘰𝘳 tenderness
Low on the list but something to look forward to nevertheless—no ads in the eternal state!
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Low on the list but something to look forward to nevertheless—no ads in the eternal state!
"Several students participating in the fast said they could feel their focus sharpening."
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One Week Without Smartphones on a College Campus
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January 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"Several students participating in the fast said they could feel their focus sharpening."
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Nice to see 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 included in this list. firstthings.com/diagnosing-a...
Diagnosing a Disordered Age: New and Notable Books - First Things
"Technology's power to shape thinking should matter to every sensible person, but it should especially matter for Christians." So says one of the editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Li...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Nice to see 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 included in this list. firstthings.com/diagnosing-a...
Then: Seeing is believing!
Now: Seeing is deceiving?
Now: Seeing is deceiving?
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Then: Seeing is believing!
Now: Seeing is deceiving?
Now: Seeing is deceiving?
“…we can’t assume that something has value—internal or external—simply because it captures our attention.” www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/ai-m...
My New Year’s Resolution: No More ‘Content’ - Christianity Today
I want something better than self-anesthetizing consumption.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
“…we can’t assume that something has value—internal or external—simply because it captures our attention.” www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/ai-m...
“The fear of the Lord causes people to run to God, not away from Him but away from evil.” -Brian Toews, 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴: 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦
January 4, 2026 at 12:32 PM
“The fear of the Lord causes people to run to God, not away from Him but away from evil.” -Brian Toews, 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴: 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦
“An outstanding book on grief I’ve recommended and given to many over the years. Looking expectantly for the day it won’t be needed.”
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A Grace Disguised Revised and Expanded: How the Soul Grows through Loss: Sittser, Jerry L.: 9780310363590: Amazon.com: Books
A Grace Disguised Revised and Expanded: How the Soul Grows through Loss [Sittser, Jerry L.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Grace Disguised Revised and Expanded: How the Soul Gr...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
“An outstanding book on grief I’ve recommended and given to many over the years. Looking expectantly for the day it won’t be needed.”
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“Jesus is the sage-king, the source of wisdom. He Himself is the path that the wise walk upon (John 14:6). Unlike all the sons of David and Solomon, Jesus begins wisely and ends wisely: He thoroughly keeps the wisdom of God and embodies wisdom itself.” - Brian Toews
January 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
“Jesus is the sage-king, the source of wisdom. He Himself is the path that the wise walk upon (John 14:6). Unlike all the sons of David and Solomon, Jesus begins wisely and ends wisely: He thoroughly keeps the wisdom of God and embodies wisdom itself.” - Brian Toews
“The flood of nearly nude images of real people has rung alarm bells internationally.”
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Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
When contacted by Reuters for comment by email, xAI replied with the message "Legacy Media Lies."
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January 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
“The flood of nearly nude images of real people has rung alarm bells internationally.”
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Sycophancy, whether from man or machine (but especially from man) is ugly and deceptive.
January 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Sycophancy, whether from man or machine (but especially from man) is ugly and deceptive.
“…I want to point out two things: first, that the loss of certainty brought about by AI media is real; and second, that the possibility of discerning other paths to reality may now emerge.”
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You Can’t Trust Your Eyes Anymore
So knowledge must once again be grounded in first principles, testimony, and rightly ordered reason
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January 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“…I want to point out two things: first, that the loss of certainty brought about by AI media is real; and second, that the possibility of discerning other paths to reality may now emerge.”
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As intolerance for long form material increases, so too will the inability to elaborate and the tendency to bloviate.
January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
As intolerance for long form material increases, so too will the inability to elaborate and the tendency to bloviate.
Starting the year with this work by a friend and former colleague.
January 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Starting the year with this work by a friend and former colleague.
I'm always pleased to find fellow appreciators of John Newton.
@adrianwarnock.bsky.social is such. An early access Kindle preview version of his modern English rendering of some of Newton's key works is free for a limited time. a.co/d/2TDwc0H
@adrianwarnock.bsky.social is such. An early access Kindle preview version of his modern English rendering of some of Newton's key works is free for a limited time. a.co/d/2TDwc0H
Amazing Grace. How Faith Grows in the Human Heart : Modern English Explanation of Ancient Truths (Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal) - Kindle edition by Newton, John, Warnock, Adrian, Spurgeon, ...
Amazing Grace. How Faith Grows in the Human Heart : Modern English Explanation of Ancient Truths (Transformed by Jesus: Spiritual Renewal) - Kindle edition by Newton, John, Warnock, Adrian, Spurgeon, ...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I'm always pleased to find fellow appreciators of John Newton.
@adrianwarnock.bsky.social is such. An early access Kindle preview version of his modern English rendering of some of Newton's key works is free for a limited time. a.co/d/2TDwc0H
@adrianwarnock.bsky.social is such. An early access Kindle preview version of his modern English rendering of some of Newton's key works is free for a limited time. a.co/d/2TDwc0H
"A secret dependence upon prayers, tears, resolutions, repentance, and endeavour, prevents us from looking solely and simply to the Saviour, so as to ground our whole hope for acceptance upon his obedience unto death, and his whole mediation." -John Newton
January 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
"A secret dependence upon prayers, tears, resolutions, repentance, and endeavour, prevents us from looking solely and simply to the Saviour, so as to ground our whole hope for acceptance upon his obedience unto death, and his whole mediation." -John Newton
Gospel music played a vital role in my conversion as in college I apprehensively joined a choir led by students who I thought were “too religious” but whose music I loved. We sang a good deal of Richard Smallwood’s works. Grateful for this brother now in Christ’s presence.
Richard Smallwood, a gospel giant and songwriter known for classics like “Center of My Joy” and “Total Praise,” has died. He was 77
December 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Gospel music played a vital role in my conversion as in college I apprehensively joined a choir led by students who I thought were “too religious” but whose music I loved. We sang a good deal of Richard Smallwood’s works. Grateful for this brother now in Christ’s presence.
Reposted by Keith Plummer
A John Newton hymn for the year’s end:
See! another year is gone!
Quickly have the seasons passed!
This we enter now upon
May to many prove their last:
Mercy hitherto has spared, But have mercies been improved?
Let us ask, Am I prepared,
Should I be this year removed? 1/4
See! another year is gone!
Quickly have the seasons passed!
This we enter now upon
May to many prove their last:
Mercy hitherto has spared, But have mercies been improved?
Let us ask, Am I prepared,
Should I be this year removed? 1/4
December 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A John Newton hymn for the year’s end:
See! another year is gone!
Quickly have the seasons passed!
This we enter now upon
May to many prove their last:
Mercy hitherto has spared, But have mercies been improved?
Let us ask, Am I prepared,
Should I be this year removed? 1/4
See! another year is gone!
Quickly have the seasons passed!
This we enter now upon
May to many prove their last:
Mercy hitherto has spared, But have mercies been improved?
Let us ask, Am I prepared,
Should I be this year removed? 1/4
“And the Rabshakeh said to them, ‘Say to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: On what do you rest this trust of yours?’” (2 Kings 18:19)
Everyone trusts (i. e., exercises faith). At issue is whether that upon which its weight rests can bear up under it.
Everyone trusts (i. e., exercises faith). At issue is whether that upon which its weight rests can bear up under it.
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“And the Rabshakeh said to them, ‘Say to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria: On what do you rest this trust of yours?’” (2 Kings 18:19)
Everyone trusts (i. e., exercises faith). At issue is whether that upon which its weight rests can bear up under it.
Everyone trusts (i. e., exercises faith). At issue is whether that upon which its weight rests can bear up under it.
“And [Hezekiah] broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it (it was called Nehushtan).” (2 Kings 18:4b ESV)
How readily do we turn what the true God graciously gives for our good into gods.
How readily do we turn what the true God graciously gives for our good into gods.
December 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“And [Hezekiah] broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the people of Israel had made offerings to it (it was called Nehushtan).” (2 Kings 18:4b ESV)
How readily do we turn what the true God graciously gives for our good into gods.
How readily do we turn what the true God graciously gives for our good into gods.
One mom interviewed for this piece calls it “a global crisis.” I don’t think she’s wrong.
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Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
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December 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
One mom interviewed for this piece calls it “a global crisis.” I don’t think she’s wrong.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/w...
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“You could say that we’re living in a stalker’s paradise.”
I don’t think this was the kind of publicity Meta wanted for its glasses.
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I don’t think this was the kind of publicity Meta wanted for its glasses.
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"Imagine being this based": Guy says woman "assaulted" him by breaking his Meta AI glasses on the subway. The internet disagrees
"I filed a claim with the police and it’s a misdemeanor charge."
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December 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“You could say that we’re living in a stalker’s paradise.”
I don’t think this was the kind of publicity Meta wanted for its glasses.
www.dailydot.com/culture/woma...
I don’t think this was the kind of publicity Meta wanted for its glasses.
www.dailydot.com/culture/woma...