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.
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.
Explore the letter to the church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1–7). This introduction unpacks themes of perseverance, forgotten first love, and Christ’s call to return. Part of the Seven Letters series, it guides readers into deeper relationships with God through Scripture and reflection.
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.
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.
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.
We chase happiness, but Jesus offers something deeper: joy rooted in relationship, not circumstance. This opening post in the Beatitudes series begins with a question asked through a dog’s eyes—and leads us into the paradox of blessing, grief, and the joy that transforms our lives from the inside out.
godversusreligion.com has moved. Welcome to the new home of God versus religion! There are plenty of new features, especially visual accessibility enhancements.
What went so wrong with the relationships between people and God that the letter to the Church in Ephesus that Jesus warned them they could lose their lampstand? Are things really that bad? Can they be hard working, persevere through trials, and still be told to their first love? What does return to first love even mean?
What went so wrong with the relationships between people and God that the letter to the Church in Ephesus that Jesus warned them they could lose their lampstand? Are things really that bad? Can they be hard working, persevere through trials, and still be told to their first love? What does return to first love even mean?
