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The Journal

Essays on Grace, Quiet & Healing

Thoughtful long-form reflections for the believer longing to move beyond religious exhaustion and rest in Christ.

Why We Can Trust Scripture: 7 Historical Facts & Reasons That Demonstrate the Bible Is True Knowing His Heart
10 min read Oct 25, 2026

Why We Can Trust Scripture: 7 Historical Facts & Reasons That Demonstrate the Bible Is True

From over 25,000 ancient New Testament manuscripts and the Dead Sea Scrolls to verified archaeological discoveries, hostile Roman and Jewish historians, and eyewitness testimony, explore the seven foundational categories of historical evidence demonstrating that the Bible is true.

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Abiding in the True Vine: The Meaning, Theology, and Teaching of John 15 Knowing His Heart
8 min read Oct 25, 2026

Abiding in the True Vine: The Meaning, Theology, and Teaching of John 15

Sitting at the heart of Jesus' Farewell Discourse, John 15 reveals what life in union with Christ looks like through three interconnected movements: abiding in the True Vine, loving one another as friends, and bearing witness in the world through the Spirit of Truth.

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The Gentle & Lowly Posture of Christ: Why Jesus Is Drawn to Your Weakness Knowing His Heart
5 min read Sep 13, 2026

The Gentle & Lowly Posture of Christ: Why Jesus Is Drawn to Your Weakness

Most of us live under the quiet assumption that God is constantly disappointed with us. But scripture reveals something radically different: Christ's heart is drawn closest not to our perfection, but to our honest brokenness.

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