August 2008 Blog Posts (3)

I am working on a paper for the MTh on the subject of "Narrative Theology". This is a convenient title that I am seeking to shape through my own journey in conversation with George Lindbeck's book "The Nature of Doctrine" as well as Gabriel Fackre. Basically I am wanting to explore the "taxi conversations" and see how I interact with unchurched "stories" and how they intersect with my "story" and also consider what the role of the Holy Spirit is in this process. I have a basic model set up and… Continue

This is my latest post taken from Child of the Wind. I've committed to be open and honest in this blog and this is no exception. This last week has been so encouraging as people both churched and unchurched have begun to catch the vision that I have for a presence in Newcastle CBD to reach out to the pub/club subculture. I certainly feel that I am called and equipped for such a role and am praying for and talking about others who may want to join me in… Continue

cross posted from http://brackishfaith.blogspot.com/ I have not had the best week. Most of the time I was thinking of being someplace else, doing something else. I still managed to pray the daily office each day but often it was perfunctory and done just to say I did it. I make my morning prayer on the way to work. Not far from my house there is an old iron and wood bridge over the river with a small park beside it. I pull up under he same tree each day and pray the Morning Prayer from the… Continue