God Versus Religion - Do Your Beliefs About God Match What He Says About Himself?

an antique style watercolor of one man's journey, beginning with hope. Churches, schools, lawyers, and rules entering his world bring desperation. Heaven is the final hope.

Hope -> Desperation -> Hope – 2015

A preserved 2015 reflection tracing hope, desperation, false promises, and the deeper hope found in Jesus—now part of the Genesis‑to‑Feast series.

A soft, dreamy watercolor illustration with a vintage editorial feel. On the left, a delicate, glass-like chandelier structure with glowing points represents a quantum computer. On the right, a warm, expansive gold and violet light symbolizes the Divine, with a faint heart shape at its core representing love. A bridge of light connects them, showing the loss of love as it moves toward the machine.

Quantum Computers – Quantum God?

A 2011 reflection on quantum computing, human creativity, and what these emerging technologies reveal about God’s knowledge, our free will, and the limits of our own creations.

This watercolor illustration titled "7 is God's Number of Completeness" depicts the biblical seven days of creation in a soft, ethereal style.

I Never Went Under – But It Sure Felt Like It

Hot Topics & Tough Questions

Worship songs often sing from the far side of the struggle — the moment when everything makes sense again. But most of us sing from the middle, where God feels late, the water feels deep, and faith feels shaken. This reflection explores that gap with honesty and hope.

Is God Always On Time? A Closer Look at What We Sing

A watercolor illustration of a man in a black short-sleeved collared shirt working on a laptop in a cozy, sunlit coffee shop. The laptop screen displays a complex chat interface with the title "From Genesis to Revelation via politics and quantum computing," surrounded by scientific and historical books and other patrons in the background.

From Genesis to Revelation via politics and quantum computing

Conversations with AI 🤖

A wide-ranging AI conversation that moves from Genesis to Revelation, from geopolitics to quantum computing, and from Joseph’s story to the world we’re living in now. Not a map of the future—just an honest look at how these threads might connect.

A wide-ranging look at the state of the world - via politics and science

"present?" 4 times, in a large format that looks like wood. In each lone the font gets larger.

God is there when we need Him – Psalm 3

My Journey Through Psalms, My Faith Journeys 🚶- Series

Psalm 3 pulls us back to the truth that God’s help isn’t always immediate, but it is always real. David’s words point us toward the deeper hope God offers – both now and forever.

The Psalm That Reminds Us God Is Near Even When We Don’t Feel Him

A white on green road sign, with the words "A Better Place", and an arrow point either ahead or up.

The Problem Of “A Better Place”

Hot Topics & Tough Questions, Authority and the Bible: Verses We Often Misuse

Jesus spoke of a narrow path, yet Christians often comfort others with “a better place.” This reflection examines that tension and encourages believers to speak truth in love while there’s still time to be heard.

The conversation we’re still called to have

A split-screen watercolor illustration of the devil, showing a terrifying, hyper-realistic monster on the left and a playful, red-suited cartoon character on the right.

If you don’t believe in the devil, then …

Examining Evil 🙈🙉🙈, Hot Topics & Tough Questions

If you’ve ever wondered whether the Bible actually teaches that the devil and spiritual evil are real, this article traces the story from Genesis to Jesus to Revelation — and shows why a sober, balanced view of evil matters for everyday faith.

Father God, standing on a hill along a dirt path, with two men from Biblical times and a modern couple walking on it. The sun breaks through clouds to highlight Father God. "Vengeance is mine", says the Lord is written along the bottom of the image.

What Does the Bible Say About Vengeance?

Authority and the Bible: Verses We Often Misuse, Hot Topics & Tough Questions

Many claim the Bible justifies vengeance. This piece traces the full context of key passages to show why Scripture consistently teaches that vengeance belongs to God, not us.

A Contextual Look at Justice, Judgment, and God’s Role

A contemplative watercolor illustration of Jesus walking solo on a dirt trail through a lush, green forest. He is dressed in cream-colored ancient robes and sandals, heading toward a small wooden bridge over a stream. The forest is rich with moss-covered trees, ferns, and colorful flowers, illuminated by soft sunlight. The path is quiet and empty of other people - their absence representing a solitary journey through life.

This then is how you should pray…

The Lord’s Prayer: What It Means For Your Loved Ones, The Lord's Prayer

Many of us feel like we’re walking through life alone. Jesus’ words, “This then is how you should pray,” wasn’t a formula — they were an invitation to walk with God instead of by ourselves. This article explores what that means in real life.

Learning to Walk With God Instead of Walking Alone

An oil painting style image of Jesus before the crucifixion, with the crown of thorns on His head.

We make our relationship with God so difficult – Psalm 2

My Journey Through Psalms, My Faith Journeys 🚶- Series

Psalm 2 shows how easily we complicate our relationship with God. The psalm exposes our instinct to resist Him, even when the choice is simple: trust the Son or turn away. This reflection explores why we make faith harder than it needs to be—and what it means to take refuge in Him.

The Psalm That Confronts the Illusion of a Third Option