Category Archives: in the world

Learning Across the Random Bits of Life

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Laura

Apart from submission to the one true Lord, the freedom within a learning context and the freedom resulting from honed skills and knowledge are illusions. If this is all there is, if existence is merely the span from birth to … Continue reading →

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Following as Community in a Sea of Distraction

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Laura

Spiritual formation begins when we acknowledge Jesus as the one true sovereign among the many possible sovereigns. We are so easily distracted. Needs, real and imagined, external and internal, impose themselves upon our hearts and we are drawn away from … Continue reading →

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How do you intend to respond to his appearing?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Laura

January 6, is celebrated as Epiphany by Christians in the East and the West. For those in the East, it is a remembrance of Christ’s presentation at his baptism by John (Matt 3:13-17). For those in the West, it is … Continue reading →

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10 Intentions of Our Faith Community

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Laura

Though stated in the present tense (as if regularly practiced), the following are suggested intentions, yet to be engaged by the faith community of which I am a part.  While they may seem to be mere dreams, unreachable by such … Continue reading →

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“Playlist Effect” in American Worship

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Laura

A recent survey by the Pew Forum found that many Americans like to mix and match their worship, across denominational lines–and across religious lines.  The findings include: Though the U.S. is an overwhelmingly Christian country, significant minorities say they hold … Continue reading →

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