Reading the Bible shouldn’t feel hardPermalink
People come to the Bible for many reasons—study, devotion, curiosity, teaching, or simple faithfulness. VerseNotes exists to help you read Scripture with understanding and curiosity-driven delight, whether you’re looking for clarity, depth, or just a good place to begin.
👉 New here? Read The VerseNotes Approach to see how understanding leads to curiosity, delight, and depth
Where would you like to go next?Permalink
If you want help…
…making sense of what you’re readingPermalink
Start with tools and structure that make sense of the Bible as a whole.
- Chapter By Chapter: structured companion for every book
- Reading the Bible: articles on how Scripture works
…enjoying Scripture, not just finishing itPermalink
Explore short, Scripture-anchored reflections designed to spark curiosity and delight.
- VerseNotes: short meditations on a single verse
Prefer listening? Try VerseNotes Out Loud, a reflective Scripture podcast.
…going deeper when you’re readyPermalink
Dive into guided studies and longer-form resources.
- Psalm 19: a deep dive into Scripture itself
- King Jehoshaphat’s Prayer: Scripture and prayer for seasons of fear and overwhelm
…starting over with a healthier approachPermalink
If Bible reading feels confusing, pressured, or inconsistent, start here.
- The VerseNotes Approach: the philosophy behind everything here
- Rethinking Bible Reading: a short series on Bible reading
Three good places to startPermalink
- A guide: Chapter by Chapter
- A reflection: The Boy Jesus
- An explainer: Two New Ways to Read Psalm 136
A quick note about mePermalink
I’m not a professional writer or theologian—in real life, I build robots.
Through formal courses, regular Bible studies, and informal coaching, I’ve taught hundreds of high school, college, and post-college Christians how to read, understand, and delight in the Bible and make it their own rather than someone else’s story.
More than anything, I love God, I love His Word, and I want to help you love it too.
I live in Sandy, Utah, with my wife Meera, and our dog Tuck.
Still exploring?Permalink
You don’t need to read everything here, and you don’t need to decide anything right now. VerseNotes is a library, not a checklist.
You’re welcome to explore at your own pace—whether that means following a guide, reading a single reflection, or just browsing until something catches your attention.
And if audio fits your life better than reading, you might enjoy VerseNotes Out Loud.