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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
Governance and Management
Governance focuses on boundaries, direction, and big context, while management focuses on choosing, making, and connecting. Governance. Governance guides toward a goal by mapping the big picture of this particular organization. It sets boundaries and develops criteria with which to … Continue reading
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Capacity, Connection, and Cultivation
A plurality of Elders results in at least three types of blessings: burden-sharing, diversity, and accountability. Burden-sharing blesses the Elders and the congregation by providing sufficient capacity and support for the activities of caring and deciding required of this service. … Continue reading
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Not What We Think
Continuing my surface exploration of quantum theory, I realized that the facts about matter undermine materialism, its biggest fan. Materialism, which claims that matter is all there is, fails because matter is not quite composed of matter. Humanity’s deepening looks … Continue reading
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We’re Not God.
The more deeply we look into God’s creation, the more deeply we realize our contingency. The past few years I have skimmed the surface of quantum theory. I make no claims to understand it, but it has taught me something … Continue reading
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Elders and Deacons: Recognition and Responsibility
The church is first the one people of God in Christ. The primary living out of this oneness is as siblings who love one another as Jesus commands. From among this congregation of siblings, some exhibit wisdom, a heart for … Continue reading
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