Illuminating Scripture isn't about mastering theology or impressing others with biblical trivia. It's about sitting down with a cup of coffee (or tea, or water-no judgment here) and digging into the parts of Scripture that make us pause, squint, or even argue. Why does God ask Abraham to sacrifice his son? What's the deal with all those genealogies? How do we reconcile a loving God with a world full of suffering?

Each chapter is a short, honest exploration of one topic, one story, or one symbol. I've tried to strip away the jargon and the "shoulds" to focus on what these passages really say about love, doubt, justice, and hope. You'll find essays on the Psalms' raw honesty, the Gospels' radical grace, and even the occasional detour into why Jonah's whale might just be the most relatable character in the Bible.

This isn't a guidebook to perfection. It's a companion for the messy, beautiful journey of wrestling with faith. Whether you've read the Bible cover to cover or just opened it for the first time today, I hope these pages help you see that Scripture isn't a distant mirror-it's a lamp. And sometimes? It's a friend sitting beside you, saying, "Me too."