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One of Karen's favorite quotes is: "Whatever job we get and whatever task we are assigned can serve as a container for grace" (Eugene Peterson in "Practical Resurrection"). We pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
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Monthly Archives: June 2015
What Really Matters
Several years ago, as I walked toward my exercise class, I noticed a beautiful painting in a nearby thrift shop. Every day I stood in front of the painting, taking in its lush beauty. One day I decided to find … Continue reading
Posted in Karen's journey
Tagged art appreciation, attitude of gratitude
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“Prayers of the Eye”
“Once I was lying on the forest floor, trying to shoot a picture of a wild calypso orchid that waved above a thick mat of moss. I nudged my amazing macro lens to the right setting and was about to … Continue reading
A Space for Grace
I knew something was different when I calmly said, “I guess I’ll have to go to the gas station after all.” I had taken on the task of vacuuming my car because for weeks my husband had ignored my hints … Continue reading
Who am I when their Bodies Fail Them? – Guest Blog (Anonymous)
One day, out of the blue, four and a half years ago, I became what our family calls “the designated child.” My parents were aging, yet still living in their huge home in Kentucky. The news came to me via … Continue reading
Going Deeper with God: Romans 8:12-17
Eugene Peterson’s book Eat this Book teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our early Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. This passage from Romans … Continue reading
Posted in Going Deeper with God
Tagged father, Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, Our Heavenly Father, The Lord's Prayer
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“Listen Deeply to Your Story”
Sr. Simone Campbell became a national figure — a bit of a religious rock star — as a face of the “Nuns on the Bus.” She is a lawyer and lobbyist in addition to being a nun, a poet, and … Continue reading
My Blueberry Muffin Ministry
1 egg 1/2 C milk 1/4 C vegetable oil . . . The recipe is ingrained in my brain. It is my mother’s recipe for blueberry muffins. I make these muffins nearly every day. I get the bowls, spoons, measuring … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberry muffins, Dallas Willard, spiritual exercises, surrender, VIM
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