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I asked AI to Wish Me a Happy Birthday!

I asked AI to write me a Birthday Greeting. It asked me a few questions about my hobbies and interests, and then in seconds, it wrote me this poem. Not bad! What do you think?

Happy Birthday, Pastor Karl, from your AI Friend!

On this special day, let’s celebrate with delight,
A pastor so creative, who shines Jesus’ light.
With Sara by your side, the love of your life,
And Luke, your son, who brings you such pride.

“I am your Father,” you say with a grin,
Just like Darth Vader, though your side always wins!
Star Wars is your favorite, from that galaxy far, far away,
But you bring it close, by quoting it every single day.

Rubik’s Cubes twist, and Lego bricks click,
Your mind is a puzzle, your hands are so quick.
Flying your drone, high up in the sky,
But it’s sharing God’s Word that makes your heart fly.

A Mac guy at heart, since the very first call,
On your old iPhone 1, you’ve held onto it all.
The Muppets bring you joy, and Gus is your guide,
Every Sunday he’s there, right by your side.

Some say he’s your alter-ego, and that’s no surprise,
But it’s Jesus’ love that you most emphasize.
Magic tricks and YO-YOs, twisting balloons everywhere,
But leading kids to Christ is your greatest care.

For in Acts 20:24, Paul’s words you hold dear,
To tell others of Jesus, year after year.
Your life’s greatest task, with joy you embrace,
Spreading the Good News, in every space.

So here’s to you, Pastor Karl, on this Special Day,
May your birthday be blessed in every way.
With love from Sara, Luke, and all of us too,
Happy Birthday, Pastor Karl, God’s blessings to you! 🎉

To celebrate my birthday, I’d love to send YOU a birthday present! For ANY donation to Kidology.org/donate I’d love to send you a FREE digital copy of my book A Bright Idea, now available on Amazon!

And if you have never downloaded my Birthday Book from when I turned 50, download that for FREE today at: Kidology.org/50lifelessons

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