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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
How should we decide the structure of our churches?
Over at A Pilgrim’s Progress, Eric Carpenter is asking an important question and offering a doable answer. Must We Follow the Biblical Model in All Things? 1. study the practice of the early church 2. take a look at everything … Continue reading
Struggling to Be Church: Halting Steps on the Journey
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17 esv) Despite the fact that I have been attending church services since my time en utero, it is not until the events of recent years that I have begun … Continue reading
Relationship: Responding to the Yearning
Yesterday, I talked about the yearning for spiritual power incorporated into some movies and television shows. Another, more common, element is the yearning for relationship. Romantic relationships are, of course, quite common; very few scripts lack this theme. But teamwork … Continue reading
Spiritual Power: Responding to the Yearning
Yesterday at lunch with the office family, we were discussing favorite television shows and movies. Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer were two titles that came up. Given I work at a decidedly Christian university, these entertainment choices sometimes … Continue reading
Praxis: The Intention Behind “Practicclesiology”
In a response to the dialogue between Jeff McQuilkin and me, Alan Knox raises a crucial –and possibly the crucial–issue in the alleged distinction between the theory and practice of ecclesiology: it is a false distinction. In reality, it is … Continue reading
