Monthly Archives: March 2016

Leadership Styles – Donald Trump and Jesus

Posted on March 31, 2016 by livingasapprentices

We are suffering through the meanest, angriest, and most profane presidential campaign season in decades – maybe in the history of the United States. As the granddaughter of a state senator who also served as lieutenant governor, I was raised … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – “I am the God who Heals”

Posted on March 30, 2016 by livingasapprentices

Eugene Peterson’s Eat this Book teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. These two Old Testament passages remind us … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Lesson

Posted on March 28, 2016 by livingasapprentices

Since I have much less energy than I did even a year ago, I am no longer up for a “Dutch spring cleaning.” However, since I am still Dutch and still have the cleanliness value in my genes, I still … Continue reading →

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The Blue Window

Posted on March 24, 2016 by livingasapprentices

The room where I get my weekly chemotherapy injections boasts more than a dozen comfy recliners in shades of beige or in a brown print. Some days all the chairs are full of people of all shapes, ages, and colors. … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Risen!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who lives in you.  So then, brothers and … Continue reading →

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Letting Go for Lent – Fear of Failure

Posted on March 21, 2016 by livingasapprentices

We are nearing the end of  the season of Lent, a period of 40 days before Easter when Christians traditionally lament over their sins and then, in response, choose something to give up such as chocolate or Facebook or alcohol. The idea … Continue reading →

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Who Am I when my Body Fails Me? – Good News and Not So Good News

Posted on March 18, 2016 by livingasapprentices

Who Am I When my Body Fails Me? is a question we all need to ask ourselves when injury or illness takes its toll on our lives. How are we different? How are we the same? How do we respond to … Continue reading →

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Letting Go for Lent: Take an Inventory

Posted on March 14, 2016 by livingasapprentices

We have entered the season of Lent, a period of 40 days before Easter when Christians traditionally lament over their sins and then, in response, choose something to give up such as chocolate or Facebook or alcohol. The idea is to … Continue reading →

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