from the margins
exploring faith’s foundations from the edge
Book of the Bible
- 1 Chronicles
- 1 Corinthians
- 1 John
- 1 Kings
- 1 Peter
- 1 Samuel
- 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Chronicles
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 John
- 2 Kings
- 2 Peter
- 2 Samuel
- 2 Thessalonians
- 2 Timothy
- 3 John
- Acts
- All
- Amos
- Colossians
- Daniel
- Deuteronomy
- Ecclesiastes
- Ephesians
- Esther
- Ezekiel
- Ezra
- Galatians
- Genesis
- Habakkuk
- Haggai
- Hebrews
- Hosea
- Isaiah
- James
- Jeremiah
- Joel
- John
- Jonah
- Joshua
- Jude
- Judges
- Lamentations
- Luke
- Malachi
- Mark
- Matthew
- Micah
- Nahum
The Flawed Hall of Fame
Hebrews 11 isn’t a lineup of flawless heroes—it’s a collection of deeply human stories tied together by trust in something unseen. From Abraham’s leap into the unknown to Rahab’s risky choice, each figure acts without full clarity or reward. Their collective story challenges the modern obsession with certainty, showing that conviction and courage often grow out of imperfection.
Rituals, Shadows, and the Human Habit of Repetition
Hebrews 7–10 dives deep into the world of ancient rituals—priests, sacrifices, and temple ceremonies—but the ideas behind them feel surprisingly modern. This passage invites reflection on why humans still crave structure and repetition when facing the unknown. From lighting candles to deleting old photos, our rituals might not change us completely, but they still help us navigate meaning, memory, and emotion.
Trying to Rest Like God: Easier Said Than Done
Hebrews 4 presents a curious kind of rest—one that isn’t about sleep or vacations but about completion. The text ties this rest to the idea of no longer needing to strive, suggesting peace comes not from stopping work but from feeling that the work is enough. It’s a challenge that still feels modern: how to stop doing without feeling like you’ve stopped being.