Scripture vs Theology: Breaking Point

 

Last night, after my Bible study group, I reflected on theology strengthening some people’s faith and unsettles others. My friend, someone I’ve known for sixteen years across various settings, asked questions during our Lent session. They were good questions: Why do we celebrate Jesus’ birth on 25 December? Why does Easter move? When was Jesus actually born? What evidence do we have? How did early Christians set these dates? Why is Ash the focus and not dust during Lent? Why is the Passover important? What’s the difference between Passover and the Last Supper?

I love these questions. They make theology come alive. I answered them historically, theologically, honestly. They said, “So everything I know is a lie? Everything we get told on a Sunday is wrong? Ever since joining this group it feels like everything is being blown apart.”

Parenting James: The Update I Never Wanted to Write

 

In December, I wrote about how James isn’t a problem to solve, but a child to understand. By now, I should be writing about progress. Instead, it’s about what happens when a school ignores warning after warning until a child finally breaks.

My Stage One Carousel Conversations

Over the last 18 months, I've been on the Church of England's ordination pathway. I’ve felt called for 15 years, but life — and God — wanted to shape me into the “best worst Christian” my friends love me for. Just before Christmas, I had my Carousel Conversations.