My name is Carey McNamara

I am married to Bob, a wise and gentle man whose quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and steady presence have shaped our family in countless ways. He has been one of God's greatest gifts to me. Together we have the joy of raising our son, Connor, whose adventurous spirit, tender heart, and deep love for Jesus continually inspire us.

Professionally, I work as a physician assistant. In 2019, I founded Whole Heart Family Medicine, and more recently, Kadima Center for Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention, where I focus on helping people prevent heart attacks and strokes before they happen through advanced testing and personalized prevention. Caring for both the physical and spiritual heart has become one of the greatest privileges of my life.

But when I'm not seeing patients, you'll most likely find me in what Connor affectionately calls my “Bible room.”

More than anything, I long to encounter God and help others encounter Him too. I love spending time in His presence, listening for His voice, and uncovering the treasures hidden within His Word. Over the years, I have learned that God is not afraid of my questions. In fact, I have found that He often meets me there, inviting me to come before Him just as I am—with my doubts, fears, and uncertainties.

If you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you… if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1–5

I've discovered that when we come before God with a teachable spirit and continue pursuing Him through our questions, disappointments, and unanswered prayers, our search becomes about far more than finding answers. It becomes an invitation into deeper intimacy with our Heavenly Father. We may not receive every explanation we long for, but as we surrender to Him throughout the journey, we discover His relentless goodness and find peace for the road ahead. Learning to rest in the mystery of His ways is often as much a gift as finding the answer itself.

One of the things I love most about the Jewish tradition is its emphasis on asking thoughtful questions. Jesus Himself, the greatest Rabbi who ever lived, frequently taught by asking questions that invited people to examine their hearts and discover truth for themselves. The greatest rabbis were not remembered simply for having all the answers, but for leading others toward truth through wise questions.

As I wrestle through Scripture, my sincere prayer is that the Lord would help me see from His perspective—holding His truth and His love together while embracing the spirit behind His words. It is easy to settle into the extremes of our beliefs, yet Scripture calls us to be both innocent and wise (Matthew 10:16), and to walk in both justice and mercy (Micah 6:8). By His grace, that is the posture I hope to cultivate in both my life and these writings.

As one of my pastors once taught:

Unity in the essentials.
Liberty in the non-essentials.
Grace in all things.

This blog is an invitation to join me on that journey. Not simply to understand God better, but to encounter Him more personally, know Him more deeply, and discover the abundant Life, Liberty, and Love found in Christ.

You were created for these things.