You found my blog!
I’ll be honest… This space is a little random. I am a layman Bible scholar who loves to study the scriptures. I often write as a way to solidify my understanding of the text, especially when preparing to teach small groups or studying a difficult topic.
This blog is a space to share these writings, so they can finally escape the folder on my laptop.
I hope they will be an encouragement to you!
xoxo, Noelle
The Existence of Suffering & the Goodness of God
Does the existence of suffering prove the lack of God, or at least the lack of a good and loving God? What are we to make of hard times, and why would a good God not remove pain and suffering from our lives?
The Greatest Commandment: a study of the Shema
The Shema is a call to action and faith, and should not be taken lightly. It is an explanation of how to live out the Law, not by perfectly fulfilling the Law, but by living a life dedicated to loving Yahweh…
Infallible or Fraud: Is the Bible Truly What it Claims to be?
For many, this topic can be overwhelming, and unfortunately, many Christians choose to ignore the questions instead of facing them head-on. However, through the power of the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of believers, we are meant to examine the Bible, search it for error, and trust in God’s divine plan for this text….
Who is Worthy?
Revelation 5 sets up a breathtaking scene where we see God’s fulfillment of His promises. Our author, John, describes the throne room where God is seated, holding a scroll…
To the Angel of the Church in Thyatira...
We see Jesus’ heart for the Church in Revelation 2-3. As with the entire overarching theme of the Bible, God is redeeming His people back to Himself through salvation and sanctification in Christ…