I am not a theologian. I haven’t “arrived.” I’m just another sinner in pursuit of God’s grace, trying to make sense of life’s triumphs and trials through the lens of Scripture. Like you, I wrestle with the tension between what I know to be true about God and the messiness of living in a broken world.
This blog is my daily attempt to bridge that gap. It’s not polished theology. It’s not curated content. It’s real, raw reflections on what God is teaching me as I walk through His Word—one day at a time.
And that’s what I invite you into: a daily journey of encountering God through Scripture, trusting that He will meet us where we are and shape us into who He’s calling us to be.
Why This Blog? Why Daily?
On November 2, 2024, my life changed in an instant. A woodworking accident left me with two severed fingers, a long road of recovery, and a heart full of questions. Pain—physical, emotional, and spiritual—became a daily reality. But in the midst of it, God was doing something deeper.
Then a friend invited me to join a daily Bible reading plan. I committed, not because I felt strong, but because I was desperate. And day after day since then, I have realized that God isn’t just meeting me in His Word—He is using it to reshape my heart. Some days, the passages feel like a lifeline. Other days, I wrestle with doubt and frustration. But through it all, He is faithful.
That’s why I write every day. Not because I have the discipline to, but because I need to. Because when I open the Bible, I find the God who sustains me. And my prayer is that, as you read these reflections, you find Him meeting you too.
Why ‘Scars & Sovereignty’?
The title of this blog—Scars & Sovereignty—holds deep meaning for me. My scars tell a story, just as yours do. They are reminders of pain, of loss, of the moments we never would have chosen. But more than that, they are reminders of grace.
God’s sovereignty means that not one scar—physical, emotional, or spiritual—is wasted. He is always working, always redeeming, always bringing beauty from brokenness. And if this journey is teaching me anything, it’s that His sovereignty isn’t just something to be understood—it’s something to be trusted.
Who Am I?
I’m Grant—a storyteller and corporate communications executive who has been writing professionally for over two decades. I’ve spent my career helping leaders craft messages that move people to action. But this? This is different.
This isn’t marketing. It’s not strategy. It’s personal.
I’m husband to Talacey, dad to Sophia, and a man who has been profoundly shaped by suffering, grace, and the relentless faithfulness of God. I’m committed to the local church, a lover of deep conversations, the occasional round of golf, and, thanks to my injury, a much more careful woodworker.
More than anything, I want my life—and my words—to point people to Christ.
Join Me in This Daily Walk
This isn’t just my journey. It’s an invitation for you.
An invitation to be in God’s Word daily—not out of obligation, but because we need Him. An invitation to wrestle with Scripture, to ask hard questions, to sit in the tension of faith and doubt. An invitation to see how God moves in the small, ordinary moments and in the life-altering ones.
So whether you’re in a season of deep joy or deep struggle, I hope you’ll join me here. Read along. Engage with God’s Word. Let’s walk through this together, trusting that He is good, He is faithful, and He is sovereign—even in the scars.
Welcome to Scars & Sovereignty.
Let’s take this journey together.