The Beatitude Chronicles is J. Steve Bruner's Substack, where he shares creative and thought-provoking articles each week. In his own words: Each time I sit to write, I envision a magnificent cathedral, its towering arches crowned with stained glass windows casting vibrant hues of light upon the floor. A weary pilgrim steps through the threshold, drawn to the sacred stillness, seeking refuge from the ceaseless rush of life. The air is thick with incense, and the soft glow of candles flickers...
J. Steve Bruner
J. Steve Bruner doesn’t write to make you more religious—no, as he would say, he writes to help you become more fully human. His passion is to guide others toward a life of profound purpose. He believes the Beatitudes aren’t just teachings; they are the rhythm of life Jesus offers, leading us into the enlightenment of our salvation. His work isn’t about rigid doctrine but awakening—where faith isn’t a checklist, but a living, breathing reality woven into the fabric of our lives. At the heart of everything he writes is this truth: "You are exactly where God wants you to be—because that is where you are." It is the invitation to embrace reality, the freedom of surrender, and the power of now.
From Director of Social Work for the Masonic Children Homes to climbing corporate ladders as a Fortune 100 executive, from founding Natural Biology to mentoring seekers of truth, Steve has lived in both the trenches and the boardrooms. He knows that life is more than titles, systems, and striving. It’s about seeing clearly, living freely, and being fully present in the mystery of it all.
Through the Beatitude Code, The Beatitude Chronicles, The Pilgrims Path, and Beatitude Code 501(C), Steve connects faith, philosophy, and action in a way that transcends dogma. He doesn’t demand belief; he invites you into discovery—where wisdom is found in paradox, and transformation happens in the tension between what is and what could be.
Some call him a philosopher, others an intellectual friend. But at heart, Steve Lives the Code—seeing the world through the lens of grace, presence, and the untamed beauty of Everything Jesus.
Beatitude Code Mission
Beatitude Code Missions is a 501(c)(3) approved charitable organization supported by incredible donors and the profits from Steve's writings. It is a ministry of words, where spiritual transformation moves into compassionate action, offering hope, encouragement, and a hand up to those in need.
Beatitude Code Mission Statement
"Helping others discover 'The Way' of Jesus through resources that inspire contemplation and action."
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
Our Motto and Yours: Live the Code
Live the Code isn’t just a motto—it’s a call to embody the prophetic rhythms of the Beatitudes in our daily lives - to contemplate "Everything Jesus." It means embracing the transformative power of grace, living with humility, mercy, and love, and allowing the Spirit to shape us into who we were created to be. The book, Beatitude Code, is not a rulebook—it’s a way of being, a path of freedom, and a journey of faith. When we Live the Code, we see ourselves as peacemakers and children of God, here and now, carrying light into a world that longs for hope.
J. Steve Bruner doesn’t write to make you more religious—no, as he would say, he writes to help you become more fully human. His passion is to guide others toward a life of profound purpose. He believes the Beatitudes aren’t just teachings; they are the rhythm of life Jesus offers, leading us into the enlightenment of our salvation. His work isn’t about rigid doctrine but awakening—where faith isn’t a checklist, but a living, breathing...
Other Writing
A Symphony of Dendrites and Stillness
Ah, snow—the dazzling guest that arrives uninvited yet always steals the show. But have you ever stopped to wonder why snow does more than just blanket the ground in white? Why does the world seem to hold its breath after a snowfall, as though nature itself is pausing for reflection? The answer lies in the intricate beauty of snow dendrites, those tiny, star-like wonders that hold a secret far beyond their stunning appearance.
Dendrites: Snowflakes with a...
I remember the moment as if it were etched into the fabric of time itself—a seven-year-old boy in Albany, Georgia, wandering the aisles of the Woolworth store, my small hand wrapped in my mother’s. The air was thick with the scent of fresh popcorn and waxed linoleum, but beyond the doors, something greater stirred. A song, not just melody but movement, rose like an anthem on the wind: We shall overcome.
Curiosity pulled me toward the doorway, my feet crossing the threshold between the ordinary...
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