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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.

Demeanor as Evidence of Character and Competence

A believer whose persistent public demeanor shows them as striving for excellence as a Christ follower may be considered by the congregation for eldership. Evidence for qualification to eldership is first seen in an individual’s life in the church as … Continue reading

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The Group Work of Deacons

Deacons instigate every-member ministry toward glorifying God through a particularized mission. Deacons instigate every member ministry toward glorifying God through a particularized mission. They construct, maintain, and lead ministry teams in the tangible work of the church, stirring up the … Continue reading

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Life Together as Journey

The church’s life is a communal journey toward God and a constant portrayal of the One to whom we journey. We are on a journey. Most of the time it doesn’t look like it, but it’s true. Our mode of … Continue reading

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Leading to Glorify

Elders and Deacons equip and support their local churches so that the church might carry out the high calling of glorifying God. They partner with fellow members to carry out the church’s primary task of glorifying God before the face … Continue reading

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Relation Reflectors

Few more gleanings from my surface investigation into quantum theory: I wonder if quantum entanglement and Christian siblinghood are reflections of relationality within the Trinity? Entanglement: Among the most basic particles of matter, entanglement forms and mutual influence of some … Continue reading

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