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So You’ve Left Fundamentalism… [Mark 3]

May 30, 2017 by Laura Jean 2 Comments

This summer, I’m playing with the book of Mark every week. Check out my original post about why I’m studying Mark, and Mark 1:Authority and Mark 2: Avocado Toast. Today I’m in Mark 3 – give it a skim … [Read more...] about So You’ve Left Fundamentalism… [Mark 3]

Don’t Look Away (For the Days Are Evil)

May 27, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

I want to look away. I saw it flick through Twitter - two men killed on a bus after defending a woman in a hijab from harassment. I want to flip past it. I don't even want to read the article. I … [Read more...] about Don’t Look Away (For the Days Are Evil)

Avocado Toast vs. Church [Mark 2]

May 23, 2017 by Laura Jean 2 Comments

This summer, I'm playing with the book of Mark every week. You can check out my original post about why I'm studying Mark, and my time in Mark 1 last week. And I'm glad you're here! Let's have fun in … [Read more...] about Avocado Toast vs. Church [Mark 2]

A New Teaching – With Authority! [Mark 1]

May 15, 2017 by Laura Jean 5 Comments

I wrote"Why Am I Still Here" about Christianity last week, and my answer was the covenant God, and how Jesus shows that God to us. This summer, my Monday Meditations are going to be walking through … [Read more...] about A New Teaching – With Authority! [Mark 1]

Why Am I Still Here

May 12, 2017 by Laura Jean 5 Comments

Why are you still here. A few years ago, one of my pastors and I sat down for coffee. I was at a non-LGBTQ-affirming church that also doesn't ordain women... and I'm a queer woman with an MDiv. It … [Read more...] about Why Am I Still Here

A Woman Who Has Never Been Satisfied

May 8, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." -John 14:8- Just one more thing, Jesus, and I'll be satisfied. I promise! This is the last thing! Eyebrows raise. "You strike … [Read more...] about A Woman Who Has Never Been Satisfied

7 Gratitudes: April Edition

May 5, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

April was a great month. But it was a busy month, a weird month, a month full of unexpected joys and unexpected strangeness. Lots of things happened in my life and on my blog in April, but what didn't … [Read more...] about 7 Gratitudes: April Edition

Ally Work (Or: Foot Washing 101)

May 3, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

So let’s start where all the women in the room have been. Hi, ladies! You’ll know this story. An old white haired regular at my bar sidled up to me, drunk as a possum, told me I was adorable, grabbed … [Read more...] about Ally Work (Or: Foot Washing 101)

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