Field Note Archive

These aren’t essays or studies — they’re trail notes.

Some were scribbled in the middle of a spiritual thunderstorm.

Others were just thoughts that wouldn’t leave me alone until I wrote them down.

Not all of them will age well.

Some might only be helpful for a moment — and that moment may have passed.

Others might still be simmering with something true.

I’ve left them here not because they’re polished,

but because they’re part of the journey.

Mine… and maybe yours too.

  • Hey Look, That Way to the World’s Largest Ball of String!

    (Or, Why I Keep Getting Side-Tracked) Being side-tracked is one of my favorite pastimes. I usually start with a clear goal—really, I do—but somewhere along the way, something shiny, strange, or just plain interesting catches my eye. Suddenly I’m a few miles off the trail, marveling at the world’s largest ball of string. (Metaphorically. Mostly.)…

  • Turning the Corner

    Starting this project didn’t feel like launching a website.It felt like waking up in the middle of a jungle. I had a vision—something I believed God was calling me to build—but no clear path to get there. Just scattered ideas, questions, and a growing sense that something important was buried in all of it. Something…

  • If You’re Just Here to Learn—You’re Missing The Point

    Let me be honest with you up front: You might think this site is just another Bible study. And I understand why. It looks structured. It sounds systematic. It even has essay numbers.But if all you see here is a learning plan—then I’ve failed to show you what matters most. Because this isn’t just about…

  • How to Obey Without Taking Over

    We want to follow God.We say we’re Spirit-led.But if we’re honest, most of us start following—and end up leading. We get a sense of direction, see an open door, feel a holy nudge—and we take off running. We assume it must be God’s will because it feels urgent, seems good, or matches what we already…

  • Duct Tape Theology: Quick Fix, Shaky Foundation

    There are things we tell ourselves — or tell each other — that sound right, that feel comforting, that hold things together for a while. But they’re not built to last. You’ve heard them: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”“Everything happens for a reason.”“You just need to have more faith.” Those are…

  • What If I’m Just Doing This On My Own?

    Field Note, April 17, 2025 A question creeps in sometimes. It usually happens when I’m quiet and alone. I’m often staring at a half-finished essay or rereading what is already written. What if this is just me?What if I’m stringing words together because I enjoy it? Maybe it’s because I think I’m good at it….

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