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Genesis 2:21: It Wasn't Surgery, It Was a Vision
Genesis 2:21 says God took one of Adam's ribs. Except the Hebrew word almost never means rib, and that one detail changes how we read the whole story of Eve.
I Don't Know What to Believe Anymore. Is That Okay?
If you don't know what to believe anymore, you're not failing and you're not alone. Elijah fell apart too, and God met him there in a whisper.
How to Read the Bible Without Guilt, Fear, or a Checklist
If reading the Bible has felt like a chore you keep failing at, you're not alone. Here's a slower way to read it, as one big story, and without the guilt.
What Order Should I Read the Bible In? And Is Reading It in a Year Worth It?
People ask me what order they should read the Bible in, and whether a one year plan is worth it. My honest answer: start with one book, go slow, and give yourself permission to stop racing.
What Is Genesis 2 About? Why the Bible Tells the Creation Story Twice
Genesis 2 can feel like a rerun of Genesis 1, but the details don't line up for a reason. It's the chapter that tells us what humans are for: tending God's garden, trusting His definition of good, and never doing it alone.
Genesis 1:1-2 Explained: Finding God's Presence in Chaos (Unpacking Genesis 1, Pt. 1)
Genesis 1 doesn't open with a science lesson. It opens with a mess, tohu wa-bohu in Hebrew, and a God who shows up right in the middle of it.
What Is the Best Study Bible? Which One You Should Buy and Why
People ask me all the time what the best study Bible is. Here are the four I keep on my shelf, and the one thing about translations I wish someone had told me first.