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My name is Laura and these are the wonderings of a theologically trained ponderer (me), writing out-loud, while working to help form her small corner of the church.Read more about Laura and the blog:
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Real Life Via Virtual?
Most work days, I sit in my cubicle, crunching numbers of some sort. I do venture out, but only for short stints. Today was like most days: not much person to person interaction. This does not mean community did not … Continue reading
Community Reveals Itself in the Ordinary
Most weeks after Bible study, conversation continues after the “formal time” has ended. The dialogue can include anything from cultural prejudice to computer games to the problem of evil to properly made coffee. These ordinary, spontaneous moments say more about … Continue reading
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What Difference should it make that the people in a parachurch are Church?
I work at a parachurch organization, Biola University. It is not a church. Still, the people, if they told the truth on the application, are church, for they trust Christ. For those of us raised in the institutional church, this … Continue reading
Two Posts Added to Articles Page
Added to Articles Page: How do you Balance Talkers and Listeners?: Keeping the dialogue moving in communal Bible studies and worship gatherings Stop Pursuing Spiritual Growth!: If spiritual growth is a result, why not pursue the cause: Jesus?
Responding to Joy Stealers
Sometimes in the worship gathering, everything clicks. The truth of lyric and sermon combine with emotion and folks realize why they are there: to proclaim God’s worth. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed another feature of such occurrences: joy stealers. Joy stealers can … Continue reading
