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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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Author Archives: Laura
Insight: Why is change so difficult?
Every year in January, persons across America make New Year’s resolutions, deciding to change something about their life. I don’t know about you, but most of my resolutions have lasted a few weeks before ending up in the dust bin. … Continue reading
Must Christian Fellowship be Face-to-Face?
Each Sunday, three or four of us gather at Rudy’s in Torrance, CA, enjoying scrambled eggs and dreams. Each Tuesday, four of five of us gather in a living room style space on the church campus, savoring Isaiah and sharing … Continue reading
Insight: There are No Secular Vocations
Let’s all admit–or rather declare passionately: Since God is the Sovereign Creator of all, there is no sacred-secular dichotomy. I realize that some may suffer from cognitive dissonance at this idea, thinking, But my vocation is secular. Well, something Dallas … Continue reading
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Tagged Dallas Willard, habits of mind, JP Moreland, sacred-secular, vocation
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Ecclesiology Wrap: Sept 12 through Sept 18
The Church Being the Church: James shares a great story of the church spontaneously being the church. Two Questions the Church Can’t Agree On: Scott Williams queries his readers on two hot button issues: Should Pastors drink alcohol in public? … Continue reading
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Tagged being church, church life, Cyprian, drinking alcohol, elders, inerrancy, secular music, senior pastorate
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Which came first, the trust or the understanding?
I’ve a prodigal friend who has just returned from wandering. This friend’s faith is harassed by intellectual hurdles. As we spoke last night, I was reminded of an idea from the early Christian theologians: belief precedes understanding. Anselm of Canterbury … Continue reading
