Welcome to VerseNotes

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Hi, I’m Jerry. I’m so glad you’re here.

At VerseNotes, I’m asking one big question:
How can we delight more in the Word of God?

Right in the first psalm, we read:

Blessed is the one
who delights in the law of the Lord.
— Psalm 1:1–2

If you’ve ever opened your Bible and walked away confused, unchanged, or unsatisfied—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. That’s why I created VerseNotes: to help you read with curiosity, insight, and joy.

📖 What You’ll Find on VerseNotes

Here are a few ways VerseNotes can help you engage the Bible with clarity and delight:

✍️ Bible Reflections
Thoughtful essays that explore surprising connections, quiet encouragements, and moments of joy in Scripture.
🧩 Chapter by Chapter
Short, insightful summaries of every chapter in the Bible—perfect for reading alongside your study or devotional time.
📚 Study Guides & Ebooks
Carefully designed digital resources to help you slow down and dive deeper.

You can browse all resources in the archives, explore curated collections, or check out our ebooks.

🚪 New? Start Here.

Not sure where to begin? These are a few posts that lay the foundation for how I approach Scripture—and how you might find joy in it too:

Understanding the IOUS Prayer
A four-part prayer that changed how I approach every time in the Word.
Some, Some More
My favorite literary pattern in Scripture—once you see it, you’ll see it everywhere.
9 Spectacular Place Name Puns in Micah 1
God has a sense of humor. But you’ll need the Hebrew.
Rethinking Bible Reading
My own delight-focused Bible routine (involving coffee, yogurt, and curiosity).

You can also explore the archives of 116+ resources, browse through one of the collections of Bible stuff that delights me, or check out our books.

📖 Explore Resources By Book, Chapter, and Verse

Looking for resources on a specific passage?

Browse the Scripture Index—organized by book and chapter—so you can jump straight to reflections on the passages you’re studying.

💌 Join the VerseNotes Community

Sign up for the newsletter below, and I’ll send you my free ebook about a prayer that changed the world—and might change your life. You’ll also get early access to new reflections, studies, and resources.

And if you’re looking for an even more thoughtful space to grow, consider joining VerseNotes Commons—a community of readers and learners who help make these free resources possible for everyone. Members get behind-the-scenes access, early releases, and more ways to engage the Word with joy.

👋 About Me

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 that 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 San Antonio, Texas, with my wife Meera, our dog Tuck, and a cat we call Pierre who frequents our backyard (Tuck and Pierre do not get along).

💬 Get in Touch

What’s your biggest delight in the Bible? What’s your biggest struggle? Got a question—or just want to say hi?

You can email me directly or contact me here.

☕️ Support the Work

If VerseNotes has helped you delight in the Bible, I’d be honored by your support.

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If you’d like to support financially, you can also become a member or just buy me a coffee ☕️.

❓ FAQ

⛪️ What ministry supports VerseNotes? VerseNotes is an independent effort by me, not affiliated with any church, denomination, or ministry. It’s supported by my day job, VerseNotes Commons members, and other generous readers.: VerseNotes is an independent effort by me, not affiliated with any church, denomination, or ministry. It’s supported by my day job, VerseNotes Commons members, and other generous readers.
✝️ What’s your personal faith background? I was raised in the Methodist tradition, and I remain steeped and rooted in the Wesleyan and Methodist traditions. I have actively chosen this tradition twice: once during my eighth-grade Confirmation class, and once again my freshman year of college when I found a need to critically review my beliefs to ensure they were mine and not my parents’. They are. My home church is University Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas.: I was raised in the Methodist tradition, and I remain steeped and rooted in the Wesleyan and Methodist traditions. I have actively chosen this tradition twice: once during my eighth-grade Confirmation class, and once again my freshman year of college when I found a need to critically review my beliefs to ensure they were mine and not my parents’. They are.

My home church is University Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas.
🤖 Do you use AI to write VerseNotes? Yes—but only to reshape and refine my own words. Every word on this site begins and ends with me. Some examples of how I use AI to write VerseNotes: Turn ideas into outlines (then write the post myself) Reformat hand-written drafts into well-formatted newsletters Perform an editing pass on a near-final draft Everything I publish starts with me and stays rooted in Scripture.: Yes—but only to reshape and refine my own words. Every word on this site begins and ends with me. Some examples of how I use AI to write VerseNotes:

Turn ideas into outlines (then write the post myself)

Reformat hand-written drafts into well-formatted newsletters

Perform an editing pass on a near-final draft

Everything I publish starts with me and stays rooted in Scripture.