A space for spiritual growth. A space to grow spiritually whilst avoiding the pitfalls of religion. Come here to explore faith issues. Also come here when you want to hear about resources to help you deal with church hurt and find community with like-minded Christians.
About When Spiritual But Not Religious Is Not Enough When Spiritual But Not Religious Is Not Enough, began life as this short essay for the Huffington Post. Readers shared and liked it all over social …
What Jesus Says About Envy Do you ever worry about the future? Whether you’re on the right path and truly where you’re supposed to be right now? Do you ever compare yourself to others? Wondering …
A Spiritual Abuse Checklist Think you might be experiencing spiritual abuse? Let’s take a look at some common characteristics of spiritual abuse, to help you discern. But first, what is spiritual abuse? What is Spiritual …
There’s something endearing, sometimes even therapeutic, about seeing somebody go through the same experiences you have, don’t you think? Especially, when they’re of the not-quite-so-positive kind. You see their frustrations and you think – I’ve …
Why We Need the Salt of the Earth Have you ever come face-to-face with evil? I grew up in countryside towns, first in England and then in Wales. Growing up, I never really saw evil …
“DO NOT GET VACCINATED!” Have you seen this viral video? In case you haven’t, let me get you up to speed. Picture this. A preacher moves energetically around the stage before his congregation somewhere in …
Christian Deconstruction and God’s Character In my last post, we began to discuss what C.S. Lewis might have had to say on the topic of Christian deconstruction (a movement characterised by Christians analysing their faith …
Whilst in general, I am a big advocate for how members of the growing Christian deconstruction and exvangelical movements are trying to think through their faith for themselves (as I discuss in this post), my …
Dealing With Church Hurt When coming out of church hurt, it’s normal to be feeling pretty battered and bruised. Low self-esteem. Deep pain and sadness. Fear and insecurity about the future. Distrust of other Christians. …
Background of So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore Jake Colsen’s So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore was first published in instalments online over four years. Jake Colsen is a …
