about me?
The whole point of any of my work is to point to the one who gives me the ability to be, but in hopes of honoring his handiwork... I'll be glad to introduce myself here.
Growing up in Grand Rapids I took every opportunity to leave this place. God has a funny way of drawing us back. In 2023 I went a handful of events that radically challenged my faith and even my very existence. These events brought me back to my hometown to pursue opportunities I was too afraid to embrace before learning the lessons from hardship and struggles.
val·ue /ˈvalyo͞o/
Values shape who we are, what we believe and how we live our lives. Here are the values that drive my mission.
/philosophy
I have always been deeply enamored with existential questions. I spend a great deal of time reading through and trying to apply ideas from some of the wisest minds in history. My writing is influenced by the Existential, Stoic & Transcendental philosophers I have loved for so long, but the Judeo-Christian Scriptures will always remain as my primary area of interest. I believe Philosophy is something Christians should not be afraid of, but rather (like in the case of Justin Martyr) embrace as a means for reaching people searching for meaning and purpose. My aim is to make Philosophical ideas approachable and applicable to faith.
/theology
Known as the "study of God", Theology is an important part of the Christian tradition. My belief is that everyone is, in their own way a Theologian, and that our questions and perceptions of God greatly influence the way we live, love and engage with the world around us. More recently, this topic has become a divisive issue, implied that the study of God should be reserved for the scholars or church leaders. I hope to engage with theological topics, presenting them in a straightforward way for ease of engagement.
/creativity
Creativity is, according to the comic genius John Cleese "simply new ways of thinking about things". It is my deep belief that Creativity is a vital part of our identity as image-bearers of God. Christians are called to solve problems in creative ways, which ultimately points to the glory of God and the building of his Kingdom. My goal is to engage with Creative theory in a way that encourages the reader to embrace their creative calling, while inspiring them to make positive impacts on the world around them.
/simplicity
As someone who aspires to live simply, Minimalism has always been an attractive philosophy. Convinced that Jesus was himself a minimalist, I aim to live in a similar manner. These ideas have radically changed the ways I view my material possessions, money, time, relationships and my purpose as a follower of Jesus.
