How Paul Writes

In half the days: Christ died young

The text reflects on Psalm 102 as a messianic psalm, highlighting Jesus’ sense of dying young and the motif of “half the days” in the Psalms. It contrasts judgment on violent, deceitful people with Christ’s early death and its saving purpose.

He did not see the decay: Christ - resurrected after three days

The text interprets Psalm 16 as a prophecy of Jesus’ resurrection rather than David’s, arguing that the “faithful one” would not see decay. It cites Peter and Paul in Acts and links this to the gospel of Christ’s death, burial, and rising.

The Fast Mite

This article is about the Southern California mite *Paratarsotomus macropalpis*, the fastest creature relative to its size, sprinting at 322 body lengths per second. It explores its biomechanical limits, tech inspiration for robotics, and raises a creator-related question.

Gethsemane

This article is about Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane as the shadow of the cross falls over Him: His voluntary obedience, intense prayer (“Abba, Father… remove this cup”), and the disciples’ weakness. It explains why Gethsemane is unique yet distinct from Golgotha.

Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time

A reflection on Luke 9:10–11 describing Jesus welcoming interruptions to rest in Bethsaida, serving the crowds with patience and balance, and urging readers to discern when to withdraw for time with God and when to help others.