SpringTOwn, TEXAS

“The Bible is not in error, but our understanding of it has room to grow.”

I have always been captivated by the intersection of faith and science, seeking to understand how the biblical account of creation aligns with the vast discoveries of the modern world. This lifelong pursuit led me to write Creation, Life, and Purpose: Discovering New Harmony Between Faith and Science, where I explore how scripture and scientific knowledge are not in conflict but instead reveal a deeper, unified truth.

Raised in rural Oklahoma near the town of Faxon, I spent much of my childhood exploring the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. This untamed landscape—one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world—gave me a glimpse into what the world might have been like at the dawn of creation. Life felt fresh and untouched, moving in a quiet rhythm, a timeless harmony with the God who created it. That sense of wonder has never left me, shaping the way I approach both faith and science.

I have spent my entire life in the church that Christ established centuries ago, and the stories of the Bible have been timeless to me. Never have I found scripture to be irrelevant. However, as humanity continues to gain knowledge and insight into this incredible place we call home, our understanding of the Bible deepens in ways that previous generations may not have considered. Though I have never wavered in my faith in God, I believe that many of the prevailing interpretations of scripture—those that have dominated for centuries—can sometimes make life seem confusing in light of what we now know. The Bible is not in error, but our understanding of it has room to grow.

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and have spent much of my career in business, particularly in the funeral industry, before transitioning to a technical role with Goodyear, NA in Oklahoma, where I now travel between states. Throughout my time serving families in their moments of loss, I witnessed something universal—regardless of one’s beliefs, there is an undeniable hope that transcends cultures and backgrounds. It is the hope for an eternal life, a longing to be reunited with those we love. This deeply human characteristic, found across all people, affirms what I believe to be one of the greatest truths: we were created with the end in mind—not for a fleeting existence, but for eternity.