I sometimes feel like a contradiction. In my Christian faith, I’m both deeply orthodox and quietly skeptical. By that I mean I hold tightly to the historic orthodoxy of Protestantism, trusting that those closest to the biblical authors understood their intent best. At the same time, I don’t accept every claim at face value. I like to test assumptions, question motives, and dig into interpretations for myself. When I come to a difficult passage, I want to wrestle with the text and see what it truly says.

This blog began during conversations with a pastor friend while I was studying for a Master of Divinity. I’d share pieces of my research and writing, and he’d push me to look at things from angles I hadn’t considered. Though we shared a love for orthodoxy, we often ended up in the gray areas (like three-point, five-point, or no-point Calvinism?) and those conversations shaped me as much as the study itself.

My hope is that what you read here stirs something in you—a question, a thought, or a desire to dig deeper. I’d love for this to be a space where dialogue happens. Push back, ask questions, share your insights. If I’m questioning assumptions and interpretations, I’d be honored if you did the same with mine in a thoughtful way.