Monthly Archives: August 2013

Must See Movie – Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Posted on August 13, 2013 by livingasapprentices

A few days ago I posted a story about my memory of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech on the Washington Mall in 1963 (see I have a Dream posted on August 5).  That memory brought to life again … Continue reading →

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Rob Bell and the with-God life

Posted on August 11, 2013 by livingasapprentices

I’m reading a book about Rob Bell. Those of you in West Michigan probably do not need an introduction to this fiery young prophet; his books and videos and sermons have raised the ire of Christians of all stripes in … Continue reading →

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Bread for the Journey

Posted on August 7, 2013 by livingasapprentices

And then this happened: Elijah the Tishbite, from among the settlers of Gilead, confronted Ahab: “As surely as God lives, the God of Israel before whom I stand in obedient service, the next years are going to see a total … Continue reading →

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I Have a Dream

Posted on August 5, 2013 by livingasapprentices

A year ago or so, my cousin Dan (a cousin on my father’s side of the family) who lives in Florida paid a visit.  I mention my father’s side because that fact meant that I had very little connection with him; … Continue reading →

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An Orphan Moves from Revenge to Reconciliation

Posted on August 3, 2013 by livingasapprentices

The following story  was posted in the Compassion International‘s July issue of Sponsor E-News  today – one day after I posted updates on my Compassion children (see previous post, Children of the Kingdom).  I was so moved by Methode’s story that I … Continue reading →

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Children of the Kingdom

Posted on August 2, 2013 by livingasapprentices

Wazoeli is 18 and has a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from his home in Tanzania. His father is in jail and his mother works  3 jobs to support him and to pay his way to boarding school so he can have a future … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Suffering

Posted on August 1, 2013 by livingasapprentices

Last night an Apprentice class I am teaching  focused on the concept of the huge personal transformation that is possible when we realize to the bottom of our souls that Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection  mean that we are new creations … Continue reading →

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