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Believe, Believe In, or Follow God? — A Journey Begins 🥾

Bible Study Series 📜✏️, Believe, Believe In, or Follow God? 🥾

This isn’t just a word study. Of course, we need to look at the words. But then, as the title implies, we also need to understand those words. More importantly, we need to understand them from God’s point of view. So really, this is a journey into the heart of faith, trust, and obedience. Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?  

Before the journey begins - preparation for the study

God – is it time for me to go home?

My Faith Journeys 🚶- Series

Lord, is it time for me to go Home?
I said, “After all the times I would have welcomed a ‘Yes’ answer, I feel like I have more to offer here”.
If you’ve read anything I’ve written about my past, you would know that’s shocking.

A Journey Through Faith, Illness, and God’s Peace
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Stringing Pearls: How Ancient Rabbis Taught Scripture

What They Knew Then 📜

Ancient rabbis taught by “stringing pearls”—linking Scripture passages through memory and oral tradition. Today, we use digital tools, but the method still invites deeper reflection and layered meaning. This article explores how the practice has changed and why it remains vital.

Learning God's Word - then and now
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Why does Christmas matter?

Christmas & Advent ✝️🕯️

Why Does Christmas Matter? Christmas is more than lights, gifts, and traditions. It’s the culmination of Advent — a season of waiting, repentance, and hope — fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. This reflection explores both the secular celebrations and the sacred meaning, asking what truly matters when we mark this season.

Why Christmas matters to Christians
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Chatting, designing, and writing Biblical topics with AI

Conversations with AI 🤖

Study Biblical topics with AI? AI can be a surprising partner in theological study — helping with research, image design, and writing clarity. In this behind-the-scenes post, I share how I use AI to explore Scripture, verify truth, and write with discernment. It’s not a Bible study, but a study about studying — and how faith and technology can meet with integrity.

Navigating biblical clarity and editorial integrity with AI as a creative partner
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God versus religion Newsletter: Feb 4, 2026

Monthly Newsletter

Well, progress is slow moving things over, but things are still happening. There are a couple new posts, but mostly a good framework for making this site a whole lot easier to use than the old one. Plus, the accessibility tools for those with various vision related challenges are getting worked out and even added to.

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God versus religion Newsletter: Nov 3, 2025

Monthly Newsletter

Well, progress is slow moving things over, but things are still happening. There are a couple new posts, but mostly a good framework for making this site a whole lot easier to use than the old one. Plus, the accessibility tools for those with various vision related challenges are getting worked out and even added to.

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