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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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Category Archives: in the world
Which came first, church or mission?
This side of heaven, missiology and ecclesiology are so intertwined, it is difficult to to determine which came first. Might it be that the sequence is irrelevant, that missiology does not serve ecclesiology and ecclesiology does not serve missiology? I … Continue reading
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Tagged discipleship, ecclesiology, identity of the church, missional
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Christmas Has Become Strange for Me
When I was a child, it was all about Santa, grandma’s house, and presents–and the Christmas pageant. Later, it was just another day, maybe spent with people, maybe on my own. Now, it’s in flux. There is the deep wonder … Continue reading
Lessons learned from one with a broken body, a will of steel, and a heart after God
In my twenties, my bible study leader had a stroke. The depth of character revealed in his tenacity, honestly, and trust influenced me deeply. Struggle tests our mettle and struggle faced with courage and consistency develops godly dispositions expressed in … Continue reading
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Tagged discipleship, faith development, relationship, spiritual formation
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Where have facts challenged your belief?
Propositional knowledge is supported by good evidence, is rational, and makes sense. It corresponds to the way things actually are and we live our lives trusting its truth. Early in ministry, facts were everything. Ephesians taught me relationship is as … Continue reading
Christianity is a Knowledge Tradition: Act Like It!
Christianity is a knowledge tradition and all who follow Christ are responsible for its accuracy and continued growth. There are two law we must obey as we guard and expand knowledge: the laws of love and reason. To disobey either … Continue reading
