God with Us chapter 1: Blueprint
In a garden or in a wilderness, God is with us.
Read on Substack
About
Hi, I’m Paul.
I’m a Bible student, writer, gardener, curriculum designer, ministry leader, and entrepreneur. I love exploring the intersection of Scripture’s grand story and everyday life.
A scholar in the garden, a gardener in the study.
Featured Writing
A digital garden
Published essays, each on its own page. The writing library and the series hold the rest.
Currently Cultivating
Temple theology & the presence of God2 published parts are gathered in reading order.
Read the series Beyond the Page
The Garden Project and VerdaForge
The Garden Project
The Garden Project is a ministry that creates garden-like environments for people to slow down, encounter God, and learn from Jesus.
Through Scripture, reflection, and shared practice, we make room for an unhurried life with Jesus. Planted. is one way to begin that journey.
I founded The Garden Project as a long-term ministry–business ecosystem, built slowly and for the long term — places where people can gather, belong, learn, create, and grow.
Visit The Garden Project Explore Planted.VerdaForge
VerdaForge is my engineered product and maker brand — the business side of The Garden Project, under Cultivate. The name joins verda, living growth, with forge, engineering and making.
VerdaForge will start with products like 3D-printed plant supplies and home goods.
verdaforge.comStay awhile
Good conversations are part of how ideas grow.
Write to me about teaching, ministry, collaboration, or something here that made you wonder.
hello@paulcanaan.com