My own sense of calling, that ever present inner turmoil pushing me inexorably towards a destination that seemed alien and remote, began within me and around me in my teens.

I'd always had a faith, of God and later in the Trinity. But it was driven, in wanting to know God because of this calling. Others recognised it. Even my own family and friends ( Read more... )

Since last posting last year, my singificant other and I have now really really ended things. I was gettting more and more tired emotionally with the complexity of the relationship and the issues ( Read more... )

Had a conference at St Stephen's House, a theological Private Halls of Residence of Oxford University. Briefly it was a conference for those of the nutty persuasion who think that God would like them to be a vicar. This was without a doubt one of the most gruelling, exhausting and at the same time enlightening experiences. I hated it and loved it ( Read more... )

Sorry for the long pause in writing. Life is far from interesting. I had a girlfriend and then I didn't. I had a job and then I didn't. I had hope and then I rediscovered wisdom cowering under the bed and wisdom blew a raspberry at hope and here I am ( Read more... )

I kid you not!

It's been over four years since I last sumbitted any of my work and things have certainly changed. A few agencies, PDF for one, are no longer up and running. On top of which the submission requirements have changed not to mention the even smaller number of books that get past the slush-pile ( Read more... )

Your Soul is Big and Welcoming
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You Are An INFJ
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Bought a new phone, a G1 with internet. On the train now to see Camper Van John and playing with my new toy. I owe a huge thanks to Morti in helping me set this up. He also gave me an evening with TAGLAN which was a riot.

I have just been told via Facebook that I am to see the Church's own version of a Career's Officer for Canterbury Diocese. Bit flabbergasted, but if my Vicar things that the ball should be started then who am I to argue?