The Thread and The Vine (Page 2)

The Sun Stood Still

The tension between the Letter of the Law and the Spirit of the Law is the central thread that runs from the Tabernacle in the wilderness all the way to the parables of Jesus.

Put Down the Scissors

A Blessing for the One Anxious for Change (and Tempted to Cut Their Own Hair) May the God who holds all seasons hold you in this one, right here, before you reach for the scissors. May He meet you in the restless place where your heart whispers, “Something needs to

Fifteen Years

I was terrified, but the question wasn’t whether or not this was the right guy. The question was whether I was willing to be obedient to God...

Jonathan: Let's Ugly Cry

It's tragic. It's beautiful. And it is the kind of faithfulness that leaves a mark long after the man is gone.

Faith and Fire: The Story of St. Patrick

Unless the fire was put out that night, it would burn forever...

I Need Thee

...the need she wrote about in the sunshine was the same need that sustains people in the dark.

Rahab: Courage or Cowardice?

Fear of the Lord is the only thing that can cure the fear of man.

Jethro, My Ancient Mentor

Healthy boundaries don’t just keep unnecessary work from hitting your plate, they also keep you from sitting at the table too long.

You Are My All In All

The hymn that began as a private prayer from a man at the end of himself became a universal confession of dependence, longing, and hope.

The Gospel According to Deku (Myths Pt 2)

God’s fingerprints show up in stories that tell the truth about the human condition—our weakness, our need for a savior, the power of sacrificial love.

The Mystery Man in Eight Verses: My Side Quest into Melchizedek

Against this backdrop, it doesn't only make sense that Hebrews spends time on this, but it cannot be overstated how totally controversial it is!

When Control Becomes a Calling Card

Control isn’t just a personality quirk; it’s a spiritual formation issue... And because it’s so deeply woven into our habits, it has to be unwoven with intention.

Reflections & Stray Thoughts

The Myths We Still Need

Middle‑earth, Narnia, and the world of Quirks all whisper the same ancient truth: our strength is never enough, but grace is.

Tradition & Inheritance

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

No turning back, no turning back

Scripture & Study

The God Who Sees

He didn’t just see her misery—He saw a future where her seed would be too numerous to count, and they would be the freest people on earth. For an Egyptian slave, freedom was more valuable than peace, which in the ancient world usually meant submission.

Faith & Work

Stepping Into the Unknown (Apparently Again)

In a professional transition, it’s easy to focus on KPIs, comp structure, teams, and scope, however, Exodus reminds me: the foundation must be as strong as the structure.