Content exploring life, theology, faith, and the church.
Did God Really Command Genocide?
Exodus 17 says God will "wipe out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven." Two verses later it says the Lord will be at war with Amalek "from generation to generation." Which one is it?
What does God think about what I am doing with my life?
What does God think about what I am doing in my life?
The City of Our Beliefs
A conversation in Dubrovnik made me wonder how much our beliefs about God are shaped by the people and traditions we surround ourselves with.
The Synoptic Gospels: Why Matthew, Mark, and Luke Tell Jesus’ Story Differently
Explore why Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell Jesus’ story differently, what Markan priority and Q mean, and how to read the Synoptic Gospels more deeply.
The Bible Is Still Unfolding
What if the Bible is not fixed in one final interpretation, but continues to invite curiosity, questions, and new life?
Why the Most Misunderstood Gospel Might Be the Best Place to Start
Mark's Gospel ends mid-scene, was tied to Peter by the earliest church, and hides a wordplay in Greek most readers miss. Here's the full picture.
Believing Isn't the Invitation. Trusting Is.
Belief and faith aren't the same thing, and knowing the difference might be the thing that saves your faith. A short reflection on trusting Jesus through changing belief.
I’m Just Saying… Belief Isn’t a Destination
What if faith was never meant to be something you master? A reflection on belief, growth, doubt, and why choosing faith is a daily decision.
The Girl with the Spirit Tattoo
A first tattoo at 40 sparked by one Hebrew word, ruach. Explore what the Holy Spirit hovering over chaos in Genesis really means for your everyday life.
Reading Revelation as a Chiasm: Part 2
Revelation isn't about predicting the future or identifying the Antichrist in today's politics. It's about who's on the throne right now. And a literary device called a chiasm reveals exactly how John structured that message.
Why Someone Had to Write Down Jesus
The Gospels weren't written for nostalgia. They were written because followers were straying. And if you're repelled by modern Christianity, they might be exactly what you need.
Understanding the Apocalypse of John and Its Message.
Explore the historical, cultural, and theological significance of Revelation. Learn about its authorship, purpose, and meaning, and uncover its relevance for today.
God's Not in a Hurry
I'm back after a long pause, and I'm just saying: the urgency to make God 'number one' isn't Biblical. It's a hustle we imposed on ourselves.
What Does "Heretic" Actually Mean? (You're Probably One Too)
Heretic gets thrown around like a verdict. But the Greek word behind it simply means a choice, and once you see how Josephus, Paul, and Irenaeus used it, the word loses a lot of its sting.
Musings of a Misfit: The Cost of Not Fitting the Mold
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.
The 4 Stages of Reading the Bible (And Why Most People Never Get Past Stage 2)
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.
Can the Bible Change Its Own Mind?
The Bible itself shows a faith that grows, shifts, and rethinks. From Sheol to resurrection, from God to Satan, from divorce to covenant. Maybe your faith is allowed to do the same.
They Told You Constantine Chose the Bible. That's Not What Happened.
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.
