Jesus was a misfit who surrounded himself with misfits. So why does the church keep making molds? A personal essay on faith, belonging, and the courage it takes to break free.

Most people learn one way to read the Bible and never move past it. Here are the four stages of biblical engagement, and why getting stuck in stage two might be costing you more than you think.

Constantine didn't choose your Bible. The real story of how the New Testament was formed is messier, older, and more convincing than the conspiracy.

Asking hard questions about faith can feel dangerous. But like uneven stitches in crochet, sometimes unraveling is exactly what leads to something stronger. Here's why curiosity and doubt are part of the journey.

Easter Sunday gets all the attention. But what about Monday? If you're still wrestling with doubt after Easter, you're in better company than you think. Even Jesus's own disciples needed 40 days of convincing. Here's what Matthew, Luke, John, and Acts actually say about belief, trust, and working it out.

The night Jesus was arrested, the religious leaders weren't acting out of theology. They were protecting power. And the question Jesus left us with is still uncomfortable today.

Did you know the Bible was written without chapters, verses, or punctuation? Discover how these later additions shape interpretation, fuel proof texting, and change the way we understand Scripture’s larger story.

Do Christians need to defend God and the Bible? Discover why knowing God, not winning arguments, is the true heart of the kingdom of God and the way of Jesus.

Christian certainty can turn scripture into a tool of power and division. This article explores how certainty developed, why it harms faith, and why humility is the way forward.

Was Christianity ever truly unified? Explore how Jewish and Christian beliefs evolved from the exile to Jesus, the early church, and the Reformation, and why faith has always been shaped by culture, history, and the centrality of Jesus.

Many people reach a point where their old beliefs no longer fit. This article explores doubt, uncertainty, and why questioning faith may be a sign of spiritual growth, not failure.

Many people lose faith because of how they were taught to read Genesis. This article explores Genesis 1 and 2 as theological wisdom, not science, and offers a better way to read the Bible without losing faith.

The Bible is often treated like a book of answers. But Scripture itself tells a different story. This piece explores wisdom, wrestling, and spiritual maturity through Job, Ecclesiastes, Jesus, and the Psalms.

What do you do when church no longer feels safe or honest but faith still matters to you. This article explores doubt, church disappointment, and the prayer “I believe, help my unbelief” as a way forward for those still drawn to Jesus.

Why do so many churches feel unsafe today? Explore how leadership structures, power, and business models contribute to church hurt, and how healthy faith communities can still be found.

Learn how to read the Bible without guilt, fear, or rigid reading plans. Discover a thematic approach to Scripture that invites wisdom, not pressure.

A reflective look back on 2025 and a hopeful vision for 2026. An honest exploration of faith, doubt, church hurt, and creating space for thoughtful questions about the Bible and Jesus.

Why did Jesus come at Christmas? This article explores the biblical story of Jesus’ birth as God’s act of new creation, tracing Genesis, the Gospels, and what it means for the world today.