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Beholding
Yesterday I was outside all day working in my yard. While I am not a fan of weeding or pushing a wheelbarrow full of mulch, I do relish observing the wonders of creation, like the many-legged shiny brown creature that skittered across … Continue reading
“How You Do This Moment Is Probably Who You Are”
“How you do this moment is probably who you are” This title of a daily devotional by Richard Rohr really got my attention this morning. Fr. Richard goes on to say, “”The full now is always a taste of something … Continue reading
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Tagged Richard Rohr, Sacramental living; One Day at a Time
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Remembering Dallas Willard
A few minutes ago I learned that Dallas Willard, philosopher, teacher, writer – but mostly deeply devoted follower of Jesus – died today, just a few days after he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It is a sad/joyous day … Continue reading
Posted in Karen's journey, Living as Apprentices
Tagged Dallas Willard, spiritual formation
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“The InBetween of Things”
As a failed science student (due as much to poor teaching as to lack of aptitude), I have lately become energized about filling my huge gaps of scientific knowledge by the resurgence of interest by scientists and theologians in the relationship between science … Continue reading
Posted in From My Reading..., Living as Apprentices
Tagged science and religion; Richard Rohr
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Wings
Yesterday a friend and I were discussing a quote she had found that reminds us that our souls are shaped for a relationship with our Creator – a concept that I recently saw described as a God- shaped dent. If we … Continue reading
Breathing Under Water – Part 9
“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” Step 8 & 9 of … Continue reading
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Tagged Henri Nouwen, Making amends, Richard Rohr, The Twelve Steps
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Care of Creation
My church, Christ Memorial Reformed Church in Holland, MI, is sponsoring a big event (Climate Change: A Compelling Case for our Care of Creation) on May 18 (9:30AM – 12:30PM), featuring world -renowned Christian biologist, Dr. Cal DeWitt. Being immersed in planning for this event has … Continue reading
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