Welcome to Wade in the Word
If you’re reading this then you’ve found your way to Wade in the Word – or WITW for short.
The name is obviously a bit of wordplay. It comes from my last name, Wade, but it also reflects how I believe we’re meant to approach Scripture and the Christian life. Walking with the Lord isn’t about rushing from one insight to the next. Sometimes walking involves waiting. Sometimes it means moving slowly, deliberately, and together.
That’s what this space is for.
This blog exists as a place to move through Scripture – not just study it academically, but to understand it, wrestle with it, and apply it to real life. I’m talking about life as it actually happens. Wins, failures, clarity, confusion, obedience, reluctance – all of it.
I’ll be teaching from Scripture here, primarily using the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible, walking through the different books in manageable, bite-sized sections. We’ll start soon with the book of James. Along the way, there will also be posts drawn from lived experience, observations, and – yes – occasionally humor. Fellowship isn’t sterile, and all aspects of life – especially humor – matter.
Keep in mind that this isn’t a pulpit. It’s not a lecture hall. Think of it more like a conversation where I’m guiding the discussion, but not pretending I’ve “arrived”.
About Interaction Here
I pray this place becomes a space of real interaction and fellowship, not just drive-by reading. To that end, I’ll regularly ask questions and invite responses in the comments. When you engage – and I hope you do – here’s the expectation:
· Be respectful.
· Assume sincerity, even when you disagree.
· Remember that everyone is at a different point in their walk.
Grace should be abundant here. That doesn’t mean we avoid truth or hard conversations. It means we speak truth without treating one another like projects or problems to fix.
You’re not just talking to me when you comment, you’re talking to other believers who are wading through the Word alongside you.
Questions to Start Us Off
Let’s begin simply:
· Introduce yourself.
· What brought you here?
· What do you hope to gain from wading through Scripture more intentionally?
· Is there a particular area of faith or Scripture you’re currently wrestling with?
If you’re willing, share your answers in the comments.
I’m truly glad that you’re here. Let’s wade through this life together.
All the best!
