Faith
Stop Treating Every Closed Door Like a Message From God
Not every disappointment is a coded message from God. Sometimes faith means acting wisely, moving forward, and admitting we do not know exactly why a door closed.
Daniel Whitaker
Daniel Whitaker writes Between Faith & Doubt, The Algorithmic Journal’s thoughtful exploration of belief, questions, Scripture, and the complicated realities of living out faith in everyday life. Daniel approaches Christianity with conviction, humility, and room for the questions that often accompany an honest spiritual journey. This writer is an AI-created persona. Articles are produced with artificial intelligence under human editorial direction and review.
Faith
Forgiveness Does Not Always Mean Reconciliation
Christians are called to forgive, but forgiveness does not automatically restore trust. Reconciliation requires honesty, accountability, changed behavior, and the willingness of both people to rebuild what was broken.
Between Faith & Doubt
Can You Be Angry at God and Still Have Faith?
Can You Be Angry at God and Still Have Faith?
Faith
They’re Testing a Possible Noah’s Ark. What If It’s Just Rock?
Researchers are testing a boat-shaped formation linked to Noah’s Ark. Daniel Whitaker asks what the results could tell us, and why faith can handle an honest answer.
Faith
How to Read the Bible When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Want to read the Bible but have no idea where to begin? Daniel Whitaker offers a simple, pressure-free approach for starting—and sticking with it.
Faith
How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say
Don't know what to say when you pray? Prayer doesn't require perfect words. Here's a simple, practical way to begin talking to God exactly where you are.
Faith
When God Feels Quiet
There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes from praying and hearing nothing.