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.