Honest, unhurried notes on scripture and the ordinary business of faith — written by Joey Chen.

Writing

• So How Exactly Do You Obey God?

  Jesus keeps saying obey God. Fine. But how?

  August 9, 2026/5 min read

• The Long Way Around

  God took the Israelites the long way out of Egypt. I've spent most of my life resenting detours — lately I've wondered what the wandering is for.

  July 19, 2026/7 min read

• Praying Badly on Purpose

  I gave up on eloquence about a year ago. What replaced it was shorter, clumsier, and the first thing in a long while that felt honest.

  June 28, 2026/4 min read

• What My Grandmother Knew

  She couldn't have told you what she believed about atonement theories. She could tell you exactly what to bring someone the week after a funeral.

  May 11, 2026/5 min read