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.

What does it look like to study in community?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Laura

I’ve been pondering the practice of communal bible study using potluck as a metaphor.  I find the similarities intriguing.  In both cases, participants are expected bring something to share with the group.  There are usually general assignments made (e.g., in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be an Emotional Cop-out

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Laura

“It’s just how I feel.” We’ve all heard it; we’ve probably said it. But what if the “just” is out of place? What if we are held responsible for our emotions? This is a frightening thought. I know too often … Continue reading →

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Journey to Health: From Pudgy to Primal

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Laura

Back in spring 2008, I was finishing up a Master of Theology, taking a class, finalizing my thesis, and working full time. Stress was a way of life. I coped by consuming mass quantities of low fat tortilla chips and … Continue reading →

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Pondering whole life health in Christ and with one another

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Laura

While it officially goes live February 1, 2010, a plug-in issue prompted a creative response.  So, for those who subscribe, click here via Twitter or Facebook, or simply happen across the re-launch prior to that date: I welcome you to … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, when an idea is not working, it needs transformation, not a mere makeover

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Laura

The process of figuring out this blog—its content, focus, and format—has been in flux since the inception (by which I mean the original Who in the World Are We? over on blogspot. Despite the danger inherent in changing it yet … Continue reading →

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