Biblical Reason & Revelation

  “You Are Welcome to Believe — But You Are Not Free to Rewrite Scripture” In every generation, people bring their own backgrounds, philosophies, and worldviews into their encounter with Christianity. That’s normal. That’s human. And that’s part of the journey of faith. But there is a line that no one — no movement, no ideology, no culture — has the authority to cross: You may interpret Scripture. You may wrestle with Scripture. You may question Scripture. But you may not rewrite Scripture. The Bible is not a personal diary. It is not a political manifesto. It is not a cultural mirror. It is not a canvas for self‑expression. It is revelation — something given, not invented. --- 1. Interpretation is human. Alteration is rebellion. Every believer must interpret Scripture. That’s part of discipleship. But altering Scripture is something entirely different. It is the attempt to: • remove what is uncomfortable • add what is convenient • reshape God’s words t...

  The Maturity of Letting Go There was a time in my life when I held on to people too tightly without realizing it. Not in a dramatic or desperate way, but in that subtle, indirect clinginess that comes from wanting connection to last longer than it naturally will. I used to think that if I cared enough, invested enough, or stayed loyal enough, friendships would remain permanent fixtures in my life. Looking back, I don’t judge myself for it — I simply recognize it as the stage everyone passes through before wisdom settles in. Life taught me, the hard way like it teaches everyone, that most friendships are seasonal. Close friends fade. Not because of betrayal or conflict, but because people change, circumstances shift, and paths diverge. It’s not personal. It’s human. And once I understood that, something inside me settled. I stopped expecting permanence from people who were never meant to stay forever. Now I approach companionship differently. I enjoy the moment while it’s here — t...

I Wish I Learned Life Before High School Sometimes I look back and laugh at how unprepared I was for the emotional world of high school. Not the academics — those were easy. I’m talking about the real curriculum: people, relationships, expectations, disappointments, identity, and the quiet pressure to fit into a mold that never suited me. I don’t regret anything. But I do sometimes think, “If only I knew then what I know now.” Not because I want to rewrite the past, but because the wisdom I carry today would have saved me from a lot of unnecessary confusion. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe the lessons only make sense after you’ve lived them. Still, here’s what I wish I understood before I walked into high school for the first time. — 1. Not everyone you meet is meant to stay Back then, I thought every close friend was permanent. I thought connection meant longevity. I thought loyalty guaranteed reciprocity. It doesn’t. People come and go. Seasons shift. Paths diverge. And none of it ...