Have you ever encountered an idea so beautiful that you thought it must be true?

Do you ever doubt the value you bring to the world?

Sometimes, the question pops into my head, and I think: I have friends who are pastors, teachers, doctors, and builders. They are helping people in real, tangible ways, and I create video games—entertainment.

Are there too many games? It’s an odd question when coming out the mouth of a game developer; it’s even stranger when asking a bunch of people this question at the beginning of a game jam. This is precisely what I did to kick off the start of the 2023 Global Game Jam at Azusa Pacific University.

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Thomas Brush about faith, identity, and the challenges of indie game development. They are topics dear to me, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my journey with you.

The Bible says that we overcome evil with good. So why does it feel like evil is winning? 

I've had countless discussions with intelligent, articulate people around what separates the sacred from the secular. Some believe a line exists between the two. However, I have come to think everything is sacred.

One of the scariest stories in the Bible is about a farmer planting seeds. I admit it sounds ridiculous, especially when you consider that I live in Iowa surrounded by corn and bean fields.

Ambiguity is the enemy, but it won't stop it from trying to be your friend. It will say pleasant things to you like, "it's good enough" and "they'll know what you mean." It will always let you off the hook and never ask more than the minimum.

Our world is constantly searching for a new, fresh, hot thing. New. Not just new, but brand new. Better yet, new and improved! It's an insatiable desire that countless industries build upon—a never-ending treadmill for creating goods and content to satisfy our longings for the new.

The Creator was right there in the moment of need when an artist in his creation needed help. God answered Serj’s silent, creative cries for help in a way that only God could.

God’s plan for us is big. Bigger than you can imagine. It touches every part of our lives and reaches every corner of the globe. He wants all of us, every fiber of our beings. But unlike our plans, His plan is simple.