Author Archives: Laura

About Laura

My name is Laura and I am on a journey, pondering the implications of God's glorious design of humanity and integrating sundry aspects of this design into a description of what it means to be the new humanity.

A Liturgy on Aseity

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Laura

This is a liturgy I wrote for our staff devotional, designed so that each reader line was read by a different person. I think such readings are best when more voices are heard. Reader: God does not need our trust, … Continue reading →

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Ministering as a member of Christ’s Body

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Laura

What keeps a person in long-term ministry at a particular church? While the answer is no doubt complex, and probably out of our direct control, I suggest that a major influence is the nature of that person’s connection to the … Continue reading →

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Eternal With-ness

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Laura

By this, you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit which plainly says, “Jesus Anointed One has come in flesh,” is from God, and every spirit which does not plainly say, “Jesus,” is not from God. 1 John 4:2-3b [1] … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Foraging and Finding Blessing

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Laura

weekly trek finds fruit near summer’s end, fresh fallen awaits the seeker I have a routine: nearly every Saturday, I go to a local outdoor mall, have breakfast, work on my dissertation, and go grocery shopping. In late summer and … Continue reading →

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The Freedom of Control

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Laura

like a mother’s eyes studied rationale glances fear knows its safety       Nearly every morning on the bus, there is a young mom with her three daughters. Most of the time the daughters sit in their seats, giggle, … Continue reading →

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