Cain's move eastward symbolizes a spiritual and literal retreat from God, illustrating how focusing on the future can lead to regression, while true progress requires keeping one's eyes on God's divine promise and guidance.

While modern heroes flaunt superhuman strength and violence, true heroism—echoed in Milton’s poetry and Lewis’s Chronicles—lies in the feminine virtues of patience, endurance, and spiritual resilience exemplified by Christ.

C.S. Lewis’ imaginative works serve as a gateway to deeper truths, guiding us beyond rational thought to a place where our reason and imagination intersect. Rather than turning inward, Lewis encourages us to look outward, using imagination to connect with the truly Real, reminding us of our human limitations and our need to rely on something greater than ourselves.

Breaking the ice on the first day of class is crucial, and my "Who Are We?" activity not only gets students thinking critically from the start but also fosters communication, collaboration, and a student-centered classroom culture—all within the first 30 minutes.

As I navigate the challenges of grad school and battle imposter syndrome, my faith in God's guidance and timing reminds me that, even in the face of uncertainty, I'm on the right path and will receive the blessings meant for me when the time is right.

Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" highlights his unique ability to fuse science and the humanities, using film to explore the complex relationship between time, human experience, and scientific truth, much like the real-life Oppenheimer balanced poetry and physics in his pursuit of knowledge.

This blog is my creative space to explore teaching, literature, and graduate life with a more spontaneous, unfiltered writing style—letting ideas flow without the usual rigid outlines.