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01/22/2026

Bowling Green, KY Weather Forecast: 12 to 28 inches of snow and ice. I've simplified it for you.

01/09/2026

Ministry In The Age of AI (Masterclass)
Monday, January 12th @ 6pm - 7pm (central time)

Mark this on your calendar. It's going to be a good one. I'm even going to tell you why your church building plans need to be adjusted starting well Monday!

AI is changing how churches operate, communicate, and serve their communities. In this masterclass, you will explore what is possible today and why it matters for your building strategy tomorrow.

Register now to hear the latest data and insights from leaders at the forefront of AI and ministry.

This will be delivered on our new Skool platform. Registration link in the comments.

12/04/2025

Sharing my latest article from my personal page. Remember this Facebook company page goes away at the end of this year. Follow at Todd Thornton

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11/28/2025

Instead of pitching products, I want to help you find the best AI tool deals for free. My goal is to save you time and money by cutting through the noise and pointing you to tools that actually fit your needs.

Tell me what you're trying to accomplish in the comments, and I'll recommend the right tool and point you to the best available deal. Feel free to send me a DM if you'd prefer a private conversation.

11/26/2025

Politics ruins Thanksgiving dinner. But I know what saves it, and it's not what you think.

Talk about God instead! Now you're probably thinking, "Is this guy serious?" Trust me, I get that reaction a lot, especially from my wife.

But stay with me. Something remarkable is happening right now. From small churches in Eastern Kentucky to the California coast, there's a shift taking place. People are curious again. They're asking questions. They actually want to understand what's in the Bible.

Here's why faith works better than politics:

• Political arguments are about being right
• Faith conversations are about being real
• One divides your table. The other actually connects people

So how do you tap into this at your own Thanksgiving?

Share the amazing things happening at your church. Talk about the mission work you're involved in.

• Maybe it's the youth group that's growing
• Maybe it's how your Bible study changed your perspective on something
• Maybe it's just that moment of peace you found during worship last Sunday

When you share what's real and what's working, you might spark something in someone else. Your cousin might hear about your community service project and think, "Maybe I could do that." Your uncle might realize he's been looking for exactly that kind of connection.

You're not preaching at people. You're showing them what's actually possible.

What if things aren't going well?

Now, maybe your church is struggling, or maybe you are. Maybe you're not seeing revival in your corner of the world.

Here's some additional advice my wife gives me constantly: "You'd do much better if you were more self-reflective and actually listened more and talked less."

Ouch, right? 😒

But she's not wrong. Maybe that's what this conversation needs too. Less talking at people, more listening to them.

And while we're at it, take a moment to thank that spouse or significant other who keeps you grounded and honest. We all need someone who'll call us out when we're missing the point.

The heart of Thanksgiving

Look, Thanksgiving is literally built on gratitude.
• Be thankful for the people sitting around your table
• Share what's actually working in your life
• When someone else opens up, really listen

That's how you turn Thanksgiving dinner into something worth remembering.

Now let me put all of this in perspective. While we're gathering around comfortable tables in the US, Christians in other parts of the world are being jailed and executed simply for believing in Jesus. Right now. Today.

It's eerily similar to the first century all over again.

So, before you sit down to that Thanksgiving meal, take a moment to pray:

• Pray for the families who've lost someone
• Pray for the people living in real fear
• Pray that the hearts of those inflicting this violence can somehow be transformed

Because if we're talking about faith at the dinner table, we need to remember what faith actually costs for millions of people around the world.

Amen.

What's one faith story you could share at your Thanksgiving table this year? Drop it in the comments below.

11/24/2025

Just wanted to remind everyone this Facebook company page is shutting down at the end of this year. You can friend me/follow my creator page Todd Thornton or if you'd like courses on AI & ministry right now you can join the AI Divine Creativity Hub for FREE.

Don't let fear scare you from using AI for good to grow your ministry. We help leaders learn to apply AI in Bible-honoring ways for greater impact.

11/21/2025

Final wrap up song about the Revival.

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11/20/2025

Part 3 of Revival Story.

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11/19/2025

Here's part 2.

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11/18/2025

This is part 1 of a series on the incredible revival happening in Paintsville, KY.

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11/18/2025

ChatGPT 5.1 Instructions Show Major Changes

ChatGPT 5.1 launched recently with significantly improved handling of custom instructions compared to previous versions. For those unfamiliar, custom instructions let you set preferences for how ChatGPT writes and responds and these preferences apply automatically to every new conversation.

I've developed a set of optimized instructions that work well for most users given the model's enhanced capabilities. Simply paste the instructions below into your "custom instructions" settings and click "Save".

Note: You won't see the SAVE button until you add new text into the field.

Where do custom instructions go?
1) Log into ChatGPT
2) Click your profile picture/name to access your account settings (When using the app look for two lines at top left, when using a browser on your computer look at bottom left of the page)
3) Find the "Custom Instructions" field and paste the entire set of instructions below
4) Scroll down and click "Save" (typically this button only appears when you modify the instructions)
5) Come back and let us know how your results improve!

# Entire Set of Instructions Below This Line # #

Write with clarity and impact. Use simple, direct language and short sentences. Use spacing and bullet points for readability. Use headings only when they help.
Use active voice. Address the reader as “you.” Give practical, actionable insights. Use examples only when they clarify. Ask questions sparingly. Keep the tone conversational and human.
Avoid em dashes, semicolons, ellipses, emojis, hashtags, and dramatic punctuation. Prefer periods. Vary sentence rhythm and avoid repetitive openings.
Prioritize concrete details and precise vocabulary. Offer multiple viewpoints when helpful. Use analogies sparingly. Include personal anecdotes only when they add value. Be specific.
Avoid clichés, vague statements, overused metaphors, long paragraphs, excess adjectives or adverbs, and unnecessary intros or conclusions. Do not summarize unless asked. Do not add sections or lists unless requested.
Omit:
Transitions: accordingly, additionally, however, nonetheless
Buzzwords: innovative, robust, seamless, synergistic
Jargon: efficiency, optimization, implementation, integration
Vague nouns: landscape, realm, tapestry
Overused verbs: align, augment, embark, facilitate, leverage
Filler: “it’s worth noting,” “on the contrary,” “in today’s world,” “at the end of the day”
Choose clarity over complexity and specificity over generalization. Remove anything that does not serve the reader. Maintain a logical, reader-focused flow without stiffness.

11/04/2025

I owe Instagram lovers an apology! If I were Catholic, I'd head straight to confession. I promise to do better. Starting now, I'll be posting daily tips to help churches and ministries use AI to spread their message more effectively. For all the Insta lovers who may have felt overlooked, I'm sorry. My handle is in the comments, and I'd love to reconnect with you there. The good news? I'm much smarter today than I was before. https://www.instagram.com/todd.thornton.754/