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John Ruffle
- 57, Male
- London, England
- United Kingdom
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GOD"S OWN.
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Prayer in the Scripture
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Brickbats & Building b...
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Bible Believing Christ...
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Media Matters
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poetry page
158 members
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The Film & Theatre Club
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Premier Worship
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Prayer Wall
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Evolution is a FACT
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- Denomination:
- Anglican
- Theological outlook:
- High church / Catholic
- About Me:
- I don't like the 'denomination' question; by God's grace I am a baptised member of the Church of Jesus Christ; born of His Spirit. I am 'catholic' and 'orthodox'.
I lived for several years in a Christian common-purse community in California during the 'Jesus Movement'. I'm a chaplain, and am currently completing a post graduate studies in pastoral theology at St. Mary's College, Twickenham. I coach many foreign students in literacy and communications in a further education college in London, write poetry and move in prophetic ministry.
- Favourite Bible Verse
- I'll have the whole thing please! If I could only have one book on a desert island, I guess it would be Gospel of John. Makes me think of all the millions of believers around our world today who do not have a Bible of their own...
- Spiritual Inspirations
- The Life of Jesus; the Desert Fathers and Mothers; monastic tradition; Vatican II; the Californian Jesus Movement; my own Mum and Dad. Oh, and in no particular order, let's not forget Billy Graham; Martin Luther King Jr; Mother Theresa; Nelson Mandela; Thomas Merton; Bishop Nigel (N.T.) Wright; Alister McGrath; C.S. Lewis.
I'm now tempted to add something really silly like the Pussy Cat Dolls or Simon Cowell. I'll refrain, simply ending with the young Lewis Hamlton -ya for Formula One, youth and determination.. and now JENSON BUTTON and ROSS BRAWN.. well done guys!!!!
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Peace
End of the week and lots to give thanks for... most of all, of course, to give thanks for the saving grace of Jesus Christ who keeps us safe and in His presence continually. Not that victory does not come without pain. I don't judge success by the avoidance of trouble… Continue
Posted on October 16, 2009 at 5:30pm —
Autumn Reflections
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 12:30pm —
A Premier Group for 20th Century Christianity Anyone?
Let me know: but it must have some relevance to what we are as the 21st Century Church and the quickening pace of "convergence".. these are exciting days! We are now deep enough into the new millennium to make a historical analysis of 20th century Christian movements mea… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 9:30pm —
Aimee McPherson, Orthodoxy and Doing 21st Century Church
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 6:00pm —
Another London Filipino Foto..
I took this photo during the same Filipino service, at St. Alban's Church, Margivan Road, W6. Thi… Continue
Posted on December 3, 2008 at 11:18am —
Still Here... Still Worshipping...
One of an infomal series of photos I've been shooting over the past 5 years of the local west London… Continue
Posted on December 2, 2008 at 5:51pm —
US Elections: Pre-Results Comment
This entry, I realise, is being posted hours after it was clear that mixed-heritage Senator Barack Obam… Continue Posted on November 5, 2008 at 11:30am —
Reflections on the Ordinaton Process...
Hemm.. Ordination is scary. One is giving oneself TOTALLY to God, (as every Christian should), but one is… Continue Posted on October 11, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (33 comments)
- At 7:29pm on November 9, 2009,
Aslan/ .. . Christine said…
- Welcome to Gods Own Brother.
- At 5:48pm on October 20, 2009,
Anne said… - The Reader training was a three year course, mostly tutorials and assignments. In aaddition we had some residential weekends with Winchester Diocese. Our Reader training on the Isle of Wight is done jointly with the Methodists ( as it is in Bristol I believe). Yes discernment is so important, so that we know that we are called and gifted by God, and this is confirmed through His Church.
- At 4:15pm on October 19, 2009,
Anne said…
- Hello "not very weird at all"!
Thanks for your reply. As to ministry, I am in an evangelical CofE, but I am discovering my own catholic tastes. My husband worships with the Quakers, preferring a less liturgical, more silent (and no choirs) form of worship. There is space for all surely. God's leading me intomore contemplative worship fits well with the Quaker waiting in silence.
As to gifting, my Vicar who has just retired identified a gift of reconciliation in me so it is exciting to see how that will find fruition. I believe this may include people coming to terms with past life experiences, as I have had to myself, but also being reconciled to others and to God. Watch this space.
Good to see your contributions in the poetry and brickbats groups on Premier.
- At 3:37pm on October 19, 2009,
Anne said…
- I see we have a few things in common- like Anglican.. Gospel of John..early Church Fathers..Thomas Merton etc.. I was recently licensed as a Lay Reader in the Church of England at Portsmoth Cathedral- wonderful day, with family, friends, my Church choir singing a piece by John Rutter. Now I am getting more experience in preaching and leading services, but will also have a priority for pstoral ministry. Are you still a chaplain? Please tell me more about your involvement in prophetic ministry.
- At 12:43pm on April 23, 2009,
Prophet andre cruywagen said… - may you be bless in jesus name.
- At 12:40pm on April 12, 2009,
Nicky Abram said… - Hi John, how are you doing? Have a blessed Easter!
- At 9:21pm on March 1, 2009,
Peter Bayliss said… - Thanks about photos.....i have never used aol and although one of the sites i do use is closing, i have photos in other sites and making further arrangements, but thanks again.
- At 1:01pm on February 26, 2009,
diana kay said… - hey John you have probably spotted your poem as poem for today. congratulations!
- At 7:17pm on February 21, 2009,
diana kay said…
- Hi john . In the poetry group we are going to be doing Lent poetry. I think this might be of interest to you. Contributions dont have to be original I am going to be putting a thread on the poetry group for contributions next week
- At 10:31pm on February 1, 2009,
Joanna Ennis said… - Hello John, I do remember the ex-Premier Radio presenter, but her name escapes me. She left several months after I joined Premier as a volunteer. She worked for the BBC and I think she maybe continues to, a very capable lady with auburn hair. When we are all in glory we can meet up and exchange what happened over the years as we passed one another by in God's glorious plan.
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