Am I Missing Something?: Christianity Through the Eyes of a New Believer

by Ruth Roberts

One time News of the World journalist tries to explain her new belief in Christianity to her friends at the same time as working out those beliefs for herself. It's a weird and puzzling world we enter when we become Christians. Ruth Roberts, a journalist and media worker who at one time was on the staff of The News of the World, found church completely alien. She shares with us her own experiences in the form of 'diary excerpts' and letters to her father. Entertaining, insightful and poignant, Am I Missing Something? is very honest in revealing the culture clash between Christianity and the secular life. Ruth explores the nature of her new-found belief, and her struggles to reconcile many of her own ideas with that of the church, including the issue of homosexuality. Am I Missing Something? is based on a column which appeared in Christianity magazine, with additional material. 'This book should carry a health warning. It will make you laugh, cry, and could possibly change your life. Ruth Roberts gives an enjoyable and refreshingly honest account of life as a new Christian in a lively evangelical church. Am I Missing Something? isn't down on church. Instead we're encouraged to model the love, healing, acceptance, grace and holiness to which we are called.' Paul Woolley - Executive Director, Bible Society

194 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2013

About the author

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Ruth Roberts, MA, is a medical writer, editor and educational consultant on intensive self-management. She has been involved in diabetes support groups for over 20 years and has coauthored several books on diabetes. She is a professional member of the American Diabetes Association, has served on the Board of Directors for the International Diabetes Athletes Association. She manages business matters and product development for the company. Her expertise in presenting complex information in a clear, easy-to-read format benefits our publications. She worked for 20 years in academic teaching and corporate training before developing the company.

Reviews

[Jane Riordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who found her spiritual home in a vibrant Pentecostal church after fifty plus years as a quiet Anglican, I could identify so well with many of the dilemmas, questions and just general personal doubts which the author went through on her journey to faith.

Told in a very honest way, this is an easy and engaging read and well suited to anyone who has that curiosity, that desire but also still has SO many questions. That said, you won't necessarily find the answers to those questions within the pages of this volume but sometimes it is reassuring to know that you aren't the only one who is asking them!

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruth tells of her experiences of church and faith and God as a new Christian. Her reflections and observations are sometimes funny and always thought-provoking. She is honest about the questions and struggles. In the end, it's all about grace. This shines through the entire book. Well worth reading!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this on the train coming home from BCDO. A great read, both entertaining and thought provoking, I could really relate to the main character - second time this year that I've read a book from start to finish in one go (the long train journey/delays helped!)

[Malcolm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this would be an Adrian Plass type 'don't we do funny things in church' type book but it was much more profound, moving and challenging than that