Writings

Essays, investigations, and questions worth following. Complete essays live on Substack; this page is their home on Beyond the Pigpen.

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FEATURED SERIES · THE VIRGIN BIRTH

The GOAT Miracle?

Part I: The Right Stuff

A Christmas investigation of the Virgin Birth through history, Scripture, and evidence.

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The GOAT Miracle? Part II - “I’m Your Huckleberry”

Ancient people told miraculous birth stories. Does that explain this one?

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The GOAT Miracle? Part III: O Little Town of Bethlehem — Act One

Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the historical questions surrounding the birthplace of Jesus.

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ESSAYS & INVESTIGATIONS

More Essays

Faith, science, Scripture, history, and the questions that connect them. New work appears on Substack and joins this collection.

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Part I: If He Dies, He Dies

What happens if Christ never comes back?

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Give Him Today

Yesterday’s failures, tomorrow’s fears, and the only day Jesus has actually asked me to walk with Him.

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