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I've always believed that the essence of God's inspiration is inherent in the words of the Bible but that - in our sinful and erring nature - man has (not corrupted but) "fumbled" the scriptures and made mistakes. Essentially the Word is present when Christ comes to us during our reading of the...

I used to think that God's first name was Peter. Whenever the congregation said, "Thanks be to God," I always used to think they said, "Thanks, Peter God." I believed that until I was about 7. All those discussions Peter and Jesus were having? God and Son in full dialogue...

Feeling frustrated, but guilty that such frustration veils the gifts I have been given and the blessings that I experience every day. Still, such frustrations still pervade those days. Money struggles, making ends meet, providing for my family and giving them the life they deserve. I need to...

In a way, it's largely due to my inexperience with Protestantism, being a Catholic for most of my life. The CofE was a natural progression as the vast majority of Christians in this country are Anglican; that was the "go to" denomination as my knowledge of other denominations was very poor. I...

This is very true and I am grateful for your input here. I hope though, that I am not misunderstood in my motivation behind finding inspiration in the teaching of Luther. I do not see his teaching as a licence for immorality, but I instead a realisation that I am not worthy and that my ego and...

Hi all. I was drawn to Lutheranism due to my perception of its simplicity and reformed nature and the Christ-centred approach that it encourged. It appealed to my need for a real and honest and openly sinful relationship with Christ (if that makes sense). That we could be honest with one...

Hi all. I'm very new to these forums and I have been made incredibly welcome here already. Some of you may know a little something about me already, but I'd like to state a little more detail about myself so that you can help me in my search for peace and fulfilment. I'm from England...

Wow. Amazing introduction from you all; I hugely appreciate that. Thank you very much.

-7c Blowing a gale. Freezing rain forecast as the sunsets in around 30mins

Banned for making me read mishaps Miss Shapps in a Sean Connery accent...

I don't have a fear of God, but a fear of my own inadequacy in my feeble attempts to gain His approval and love. However, I've long left behind the guilt I once felt. It is simply a fear of not being good enough.

I would certainly agree with you that a basic regard for authority, respect and responsibility is being eroded at an alarming rate. Many people have become intrinsically selfish in the last few decades and this "ego-centric" world in which we now live has meant many people fail to look beyond...

Whilst disrespect saddens and sometime enrages me, you shouldn't confuse patriotism for Christianity. A lot of what you speak of is jingoistic dedication to a nation and a cultural belief system, not necessarily dedication to Jesus Christ.

Thank you for a warm welcome!

I am a 32 year old man, father and fiance. I have wrestled with my faith in many ways for many years. I've always loved God and had a space in my heart for Him. Some of the time, that space has been very narrow, and other times it has been very wide. Sometimes I've felt abandoned, and others...

I am a 32 year old man, father and fiance. I have wrestled with my faith in many ways for many years. I've always loved God and had a space in my heart for Him. Some of the time, that space has been very narrow, and other times it has been very wide. Sometimes I've felt abandoned, and others...