Monthly Archives: July 2009

Training in Ordinary Life: Trying Out Our Skills

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Laura

A week from tomorrow, we have our first monthly meal since deciding to train in ordinary life.  The question of how to be intentional without being awkward still looms.  I’ve no answer, only vague notions.  Maybe answers come in the … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Essential Ecclesiology: Whoness

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Laura

Continuing my unpacking of the essential properties (whatness, whoness, and whyness) of the Church from within my ecclesiological perspective, I move on to whoness. The nature of the church.  We are the people of God.  We are peopled through our … Continue reading →

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Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: Developing Accurate Theory

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Laura

Last night, we gathered for our weekly Bible study. Right now we’re studying our way through Isaiah; last night was chapter 40. After listening to Max read the chapter, we tossed about questions, observations, and several tangents.  We wrapped our … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Essential Ecclesiology: Whatness

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Laura

Once again, Alan Knox has stirred my thinking.  His post, The who, what, and why, has joined a discussion started (I think) by JR Miller (A Positive Vision for Church). Alan ends his post with a question: “Do you think … Continue reading →

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Training as Christians in Ordinary Life: The Praxis Option

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Laura

In vocational training, the most effective programs use the movements and activities of the intended end.  This is why apprenticeship and internship remain required elements in courses of study like psychology and business.  I am beginning to realize that Christian … Continue reading →

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