Bryan J. Hickey

Proclaiming the truth, beauty and relevance of Jesus.

Throughout 2025, I have the immense privilege of taking a break from bjh.dev to serve Jesus at my church, City on a Hill Geelong, overseeing theological training of interns, and providing pastoral support for Greenhouse participants.

Articles

Thoughts taking shape in words, one idea at a time

This is a space where I write to learn — essays, reflections, and notes shaped by reading, conversation, and experience. Some thoughts arrive clearly; others emerge slowly, unfolding as I go. Not everything is finished, but all of it is honest.

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Writing My Way Home: A Place to Think, Dwell, and Discover

7 May 2025✝

8 minutes reading time

Home isn’t just where I live — it’s where I think. Even serious reading can blur into noise. Writing slows me down. It’s how I wrestle with meaning, dwell in language, and come to know what I really believe. This article is about writing as a lived-in space of thought.

12 May 2025✝

8 minutes reading time

Beauty That Bends the Mind: Reading Jonathan Edwards Today

Jonathan Edwards writes with a beauty that awakens wonder. His language doesn’t just explain God—it invites worship, stirs the imagination, and leaves space for mystery. This piece explores why I keep reading him.

11 May 2025✝

4 minutes reading time

The Art of Being a Good Host: Writing as Invitation

What if writing could feel like hospitality? This reflection explores how creating a blog can be like preparing a home—quiet, intentional, and worth someone’s time.