Throughout history, great literature has helped humanity wrestle with the deepest questions of life: What is truth? What gives life meaning? Why do suffering, beauty, love, and sacrifice matter so much to the human soul? The Declaration of Independence famously states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” That phrase has always fascinated me. For a truth to be self-evident, it must exist beyond preference, beyond culture, beyond whatever moment in history we happen to o

Literature has long served as a bridge between the realms of science and faith, exploring the complex relationship between these two powerful forces. From ancient texts to contemporary novels, writers have grappled with the questions that arise when scientific inquiry meets spiritual belief. This blog post delves into how literature reflects, critiques, and harmonizes these two domains, offering insights into their intersection. Understanding the Relationship Between Science

We often think of fiction as an escape from reality, but the best stories do the opposite. They bring us closer to what is real. Through characters, choices, and consequences, fiction lets us watch truth at work in a way that feels safe enough to examine and close enough to recognize. My own work uses story to explore how certain truths quietly shape a life: what we fear, what we love, what we trust, and what we are willing to lose. Instead of arguing for a belief system, the