Monthly Archives: April 2018

Those Pesky Questions

Posted on April 28, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“We spend a lot of time and energy raising questions. Is it worth it? It is always good to ask ourselves why we raise a question. Do we want to get useful information? Do we want to show that someone … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on April 25, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“The great temptation is to keep blaming those who were closest to us for our present condition saying: “You made me who I am now, and I hate who I am.” The great challenge is to acknowledge our hurts and … Continue reading →

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Collaborating with God

Posted on April 21, 2018 by livingasapprentices

We were discussing the difficult concept of the will of God. My friend told me about a college student who felt called to be a missionary, but was troubled because she didn’t know if she should serve in India or … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper -Holy Spirit, “Harmonizer” (Proverbs 8)

Posted on April 18, 2018 by livingasapprentices

In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson 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. In this passage from Proverbs, we learn … Continue reading →

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Do You Care?

Posted on April 14, 2018 by livingasapprentices

This blog is home to more than 700 posts.  Once in a while, I re-blog a post from the past for newer followers. This post, originally published on April 17, 2015, before the founding of Black Lives Matter, reminds us that … Continue reading →

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“From Denial to Ecstatic Acceptance”

Posted on April 11, 2018 by livingasapprentices

I have a new hero. His name is Dr. Jeffrey Piehler. Dr. Piehler, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon, is one of nine people who shares his perspectives on death in a PBS special, Into the Night. Dr. Piehler lived for 12 years with … Continue reading →

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Praying Big

Posted on April 7, 2018 by livingasapprentices

To my great surprise, I burst into tears while telling my husband about the appointment of “hawkish”John Bolton as the new National Security Adviser. “What are we going to do now!!! How will we survive this?” Used to my complaints … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on April 4, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“How do we remain alert for the signs of God’s entrance into our lives and the life of our time?  What can keep us awake in the drowsy atmosphere of habit that cozily blankets our days? According to Paul, the … Continue reading →

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