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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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Training in Ordinary Life: Gathering on the Way to Missional
Back on May 4, 2009, Jonathan Brink wrote an insightful post on the missional-attractional debate. In it, he concludes that both processes are part of a holistic overall movement exemplified by Jesus in his earthly ministry. Jesus began by inviting … Continue reading
Hearing as Listening and Responding
On Friday’s post, “Training in Ordinary Life: Trying Out Our Skills,” Alan Knox asks, “Besides listening to the Spirit and one another, what role to you think responding to the Spirit and one another play ‘Training in Ordinary Life’?” This … Continue reading
Training in Ordinary Life: Trying Out Our Skills
A week from tomorrow, we have our first monthly meal since deciding to train in ordinary life. The question of how to be intentional without being awkward still looms. I’ve no answer, only vague notions. Maybe answers come in the … Continue reading
Rethinking Essential Ecclesiology: Whoness
Continuing my unpacking of the essential properties (whatness, whoness, and whyness) of the Church from within my ecclesiological perspective, I move on to whoness. The nature of the church. We are the people of God. We are peopled through our … Continue reading
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Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: Developing Accurate Theory
Last night, we gathered for our weekly Bible study. Right now we’re studying our way through Isaiah; last night was chapter 40. After listening to Max read the chapter, we tossed about questions, observations, and several tangents. We wrapped our … Continue reading
