Karen Bables
Welcome to my blog about living as apprentices of Jesus! I am passionate about spiritual transformation and about helping others become like Jesus for the sake of others.
One of my 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"). I pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
I ordinarily post on Wednesdays and Saturdays and welcome your comments on any post!
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Monthly Archives: February 2018
How Would Jesus Live My Life?
“How would Jesus live your life, with your personality, with your talents, with your life experiences, within your life context, if he were you?” This question is posed by spiritual formation giant Dallas Willard in his classic book, The Divine Conspiracy. I … Continue reading
As the World Turns
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). A few days ago I heard birds chirping with all their hearts just as the sun was rising – birds and sun, the harbingers … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged adapting to life, changing seasons, Louis Lotz, RCA Today
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“Just Be the Tree God Meant You to Be”
On January 10, 2018 I wrote about one of my favorite children’s books, You are Special. Thinking about that book reminded me of a post about another of my favorite Max Lucado books, The Oak Inside the Acorn. Since this blog now … Continue reading
Living in Harmony – With Others; Part 3; by Guest Blogger, Joy Zomer
The world is spinning – seemingly out of control. Divergence not diversity is the theme. Lies trump truth. Pain and hurt, shame and guilt abound. Vile comments, pictures, and behaviors sear our souls. Violence and human misery cause our hearts to … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged immigration, welcoming others
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Whatness and Thisness – Harmony with Others, Part 2
I learned some new terms this week: whatness and thisness.* These words (while seeming to belong in Alice in Wonderland) reflect a deep spiritual truth. Before the 13th century, philosophers had commonly spoken of the term “quiddity” (from the Latin word … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Harmony
Tagged Chris Webb, John Duns Scotus, prejudice, wanting the best for people
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Living in Harmony – with Others
The world is spinning – seemingly out of control. Divergence not diversity is the theme. Lies trump truth. Pain and hurt, shame and guilt abound. Vile comments, pictures, and behaviors sear our souls. Violence and human misery cause our hearts to … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Harmony
Tagged Chris Webb, false self, loving our neighbors, Mahalia Jackson, Richard Rohr, true self
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Why Get out of Bed?
Sometimes it’s hard to get out of bed in the morning. I turn on my bedside radio and hear more of our president’s lies and mean-spirited insults. I picture Rep. Adam Schiff’s weary face as he tries to keep the House Intelligence … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Adam Schiff, counting our blessings, Donald J. Trump, Jesus, peace of mind
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