If you’ve ever asked me how to understand Scripture, you’ve likely heard my go-to advice: Start by asking questions.
Not the polished, academic kind. I’m talking about the “wait, what does that mean?” questions. The “why did Jesus say that here?” kind. The “what would this have meant to the people who first heard it?” kind.
And when you uncover the answer to just one question, you’ll almost always find yourself asking another. That’s the beauty of God’s Word—it invites us to lean in, to linger, to learn.
That’s why I’m working on a new blog series called Wonder & The Word—a space to get curious about Scripture. In each post, I’ll walk us through a passage of the Bible by asking 3–5 thoughtful questions. Together, we’ll explore surprising insights, helpful context, and timeless truths that help us know God more deeply.
Because here’s what I believe with my whole heart:
The Bible is a nerd’s paradise, and there’s always something new to discover when you’re willing to dig a little deeper.
Before I go too far down this creative rabbit trail, I’d love to hear from you.
- Would Wonder & The Word be something you’d read?
- Does a question-led Bible exploration appeal to you?
- What kinds of passages or themes would you be curious to dig into this way?
Leave a comment below and let me know—your thoughts will shape this from the very beginning. I can’t wait to wonder with you.
Until then, stay in the Word and trust in His promises.
I’m rooting for you, always.
Heather
P.S. Want to dive deeper? I’ve linked a beginner-friendly Bible study to help you explore the genres of Scripture. Let’s discover the riches of God’s Word together!
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This would be great! One thing that keeps coming up with some people in my life is why does God keep allowing me/us to suffer and why can’t life ever be easy for us if He loves us. I admit I do struggle with this too and trying to explain to lost friends and family that He has a plan and we have to trust it doesn’t make sense to them. So, I get stuck and truly want to help them understand how much He truly loves us and He doesn’t wish bad on us even though we sometimes might let the enemy fool us into believing He does. Does this make sense?
Oh friend, you are not alone in this—I wrestle with those same questions too. When suffering feels relentless and answers feel scarce, it can be so hard to reconcile God’s love with our pain. I’ve had moments where trusting His plan didn’t make sense to my heart either, much less to those around me.
But I’ve come to believe this: God’s love isn’t proven by ease but by His presence with us in the hard moments. And sometimes, the most powerful testimony we offer others is simply our refusal to let go of Him in the midst of the ache. Keep pressing in. Keep loving those friends. And know that your struggle to understand doesn’t disqualify your faith—it deepens it. You’re doing holy work, even when it feels messy.