Written in the Margins: Genesis 12 | Abram’s Call
Noticing What the Text Actually Says Before Moving Forward Genesis 12 is a passage I’ve read a few times. But reading it in the early morning, with a quiet house and a full cup of coffee, has changed how I sit with it. Instead of moving quickly to the promise, I find...
What God of Creation Helped Me See More Clearly
Finishing God of Creation felt less like checking off a study and more like stepping back to see the whole picture. Genesis is familiar. I’ve heard the stories since childhood. Creation, the fall, the flood, genealogies I used to skim, and then Abraham. I thought I...
Repentance, the Wilderness, and Living Faithfully
Sunday’s service helped something finally settle in my heart. I’ve heard the word repentance my whole life, but today I understood it more clearly than before. Repentance isn’t just feeling bad about sin. It means turning. Turning away from what pulls us from...
Celebrating Advent for the First Time (What I’m Learning)
This year is my very first time celebrating Advent. That still feels strange to write. I grew up in church,...
My First Word Study: Tracing “Covenant” Through Scripture
If I’m honest, I never imagined myself doing a word study. That phrase alone used to sound like something reserved for...
What I Learned in Bible Nerds Bible Study Bootcamp
I’ve always loved the idea of reading my Bible with understanding… but if I’m honest, most of my life I didn’t really know...
Evidence of the Exodus Pharaoh
Over the past year, I’ve slowly gathered resources, studies, and discoveries that have helped me see the Bible with fresh...
Christina M. Hooper
Take Note is a space where I share what I’m learning as I read the Bible for myself — slowly, honestly, and with discernment. This isn’t just about notes in the margins, but about growing in faith as a real believer seeking truth in God’s Word. My hope is that you’ll feel encouraged to open Scripture, ask questions, and begin reading the Bible for yourself.
