Monthly Archives: September 2016

Finding Church

Posted on September 12, 2016 by livingasapprentices

It was a Saturday morning and the U-haul parking lot was full!  And so was the store. People were reserving trucks for the day, for the weekend, for the week –  A young man, a young couple, and an older … Continue reading →

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Journeys – Life’s “Hand Offs” – by Sally Hoekstra, Guest Blogger

Posted on September 9, 2016 by livingasapprentices

A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or emotional growth. It can describe the change of a relationship, the sharing or ending of a marriage, the details of a career, the recognition … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – Raise the Roof!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by livingasapprentices

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 Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. Psalm 32 offers a challenge … Continue reading →

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Catching My Breath

Posted on September 5, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“God, my shepherd. I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.” (Psalm 23: 1-2 in The … Continue reading →

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Who Am I When My Body Fails Me – Dying Before You Die

Posted on September 1, 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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