She says her name is Bonnie. I am not sure she is a “she” and I have my doubts that her name is Bonnie. AI? Some dumb robot? Who knows? In any event she messaged me to help her “solve some doubts.” Odd syntax but given that the 29-year-old Bonnie was raised in Hong Kong and received her university degree there before moving to Los Angeles (or so her user profile says), I probably should overlook her use of English.
So, Bonnie has some doubts, and she wants me to help (re)solve them. Music to a pastor’s ears. Bonnie recognizes my life experience and theological wisdom and turns to me for help. Never mind that I’ve never met Bonnie and have my own doubts as to whether she actually exists. Oh, to be needed!
Listening and offering sound biblical counsel are ways the Reformed pastor offers care to the flock he is called to shepherd. Bonnie had come to the right place to (re)solve her doubts. I was ready and able. But I didn’t help Bonnie. I blocked her account from my social media feed. I don’t know who or what Bonnie is, and there are plenty of good pastors in Los Angeles. She should find one of them to help her with her doubts. Continue reading