Category Archives: in the world

Which came first, the trust or the understanding?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Laura

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 →

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Being Church on the Way to Uncluttered

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Laura

Lately I’ve been thinking about being church in ordinary life, prompted by some changes in Sanctify (a ministry I help lead) and, most recently, by Alan Knox’s new series.  I am theoretically convinced–meaning, I intellectually grasp the notion and the … Continue reading →

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Insight: What critical thinking has to say about faith development

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Laura

From 2000 to the beginning of 2007, I was the college ministry director at my church.  Transitioning from childhood to adult faith was one of the biggest hurdles for the students in the ministry.  Those who transition are still connected … Continue reading →

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Prone To Wander

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Laura

Today’s post is an audio reflection flowing from Isaiah 44-45. [audio:Prone to Wander – 0831-2009.mp3] You can download the mp3 of Prone to Wander here (PC users right click and save as). Hymn quote in the mp3 is from “Come, … Continue reading →

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Insight: Philosophy of Education via Peterson’s With All Your Mind

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Laura

…truth itself may be more fairly treated when diverse opinions are allowed to flourish. With All Your Mind: A Christian Philosophy of Education Michael L. Peterson University of Notre Dame Press (2001), Edition: 1, p. 161

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