Snapshot – Fall 2026
There are just over 3 weeks (!!!) before orientation begins on campus! I hope to make a post like this before every semester to let you know what I have going on (seminars, conferences, etc.) and some specific prayer requests. On paper, this semester will be the most straightforward, but I’ll still have my hands…
Mapping Where I’ve Been; Mapping Where I’m Going
After I finished my final class during the spring, I knew I needed to do something different as I prepared to begin my doctoral work. I was exhausted and in a state of stress that comes with almost ten straight years of academic output. If I didn’t do something to recharge, I wasn’t sure I…
The Anatomy of a Conference Paper
As I planned my writing schedule for an upcoming presentation, I thought that this would be a good time to survey the process required for submitting and presenting a conference paper. The required elements within a conference paper differ by discipline, so what follows reflects my experience in biblical/theological studies circles. What is it? In…
Journal 1: Looking Back
As I continue processing the news from Asbury and what comes next, I can’t help but look back at how I got here. I’ve been hit-or-miss with journaling, but thankfully, I came across something I wrote only three months before I moved on campus and started at HBU. I want to share a part of…
Yes, I’m still in school…
It’s true. For family and friends, the idea that I’m still in college after a decade is unsurprising and probably worrisome. However, this post will (hopefully) put those worries to rest. I’m a visual learner, so I made a timeline (see below) that captures where I’ve been, how it helped me progress, and a framework…
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