An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
As someone who understands their Christianity as being both charismatic and Reformed, Calvinist and Vineyard, I often find myself being asked to explain just how I hold those two tensions together. My background and upbringing was in a Reformed Baptist … Continued
Throughout my writing career and Christian life, as I’ve turned my library card and reading time to different questions, I’ve compiled bibliographies of books I’ve read or intend to read about different topics. Thus far, I’ve scribbled lists on: Sexuality … Continued
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to follow Jesus with every part of ourselves? Doesn’t the traditional teaching of the Church on sex and relationships put people off? Isn’t it impossible not to have sex … Continued
Like many Christians, I’ve been on a bit of a journey as I’ve tried to follow Jesus, read and obey the Bible, and see what that looks like in the world.. I was born into one Church, and as I … Continued
While I’ve not met Jayne in real life, we’ve interacted on Twitter and Facebook in various ways. The topic of conversation is often the church and its attitude to LGBT people and theology. It was with some interest, then, that … Continued
Whilst this review exists in its three parts, as well as a ‘first thoughts’ post, I thought it might be useful to (and having recieved a few requests for the whole thing!) combine them, and so this very lengthy post … Continued
Another book review on prayer, this time a gem from Ken Wilson, a Vineyard Pastor who’s book ‘Empowered Evangelicals‘ (co-authored with Rich Nathan) was pivotal as I explored the Vineyard. I’m glad to be reviewing this book today, as it … Continued
