A Theology Journal.

An exploration of a life in the Christian faith

When my faith ran up against the questions of my intellectual curiosity, I had to find answers. Those answers would either tear my faith apart, or would break it down and build it up even stronger. For me, it has resulted in a faith that is much more resilient, even in the face of challenges. These are some of the ideas that helped me keep the faith

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1. Journey: Where I’ve been, how we got here, where we’re going
1. Journey: Where I’ve been, how we got here, where we’re going

As a lifelong Christian believer, I have studied theology in some way or another since I was a small child. Even when I didn’t know it, the work I was doing was theology.

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2. Theology: Equipping for the journey
2. Theology: Equipping for the journey

The Bible is full of truth, but it is also full of mystery—so full of meaning that it can overflow the limits of our understanding. Tradition gives us tools for this sacred duty.

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3. “Prolegomena”: The “why” behind the “what”
3. “Prolegomena”: The “why” behind the “what”

I wish I could, in Jesus’ words from Mark 5:35 (KJV), “Be not afraid, only believe.” But determining my beliefs, trusting them, and acting on them is not as easy as “just believing.”

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4. Church: Examining the whole body
4. Church: Examining the whole body

There is nowhere in the world that I have ever felt as comfortable, peaceful, and at home—or as uncomfortable, alienated, and angry as in a church.

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This is the story of how I got here from there

If we are going to be talking about theology, you would probably like to know where I am coming from. It’s so hard to find a theology discussion online that doesn’t veer into extremes, or that isn’t clear about its agenda. I hope that offering the story of my faith background will give you a sense of where my heart and mind are, and what my intentions are.

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