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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Author Archives: livingasapprentices
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Living in Harmony
The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. This post completes the study of this challenging … Continue reading
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Tagged living in harmonyy, serenity prayer
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Making all Things Right
The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. … Continue reading
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Life as We Would have It
The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. So for the next four weeks (April 12 – … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, serenity prayer, St. John Chrysostom
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Hardship and Peace
The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. So for the next four weeks (April 12 – … Continue reading
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: The Present Moment
The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. So for the next four weeks (April 12 – … Continue reading
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Tagged living in the moment, Richard Rohr, The Serenity Prayer
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Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Wisdom
We are currently living through a time that seems totally out of control and may remain that way for some time. The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like these. I have realized that I need the words of the … Continue reading
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Tagged James Bryan Smith, Scott Peck, wisdom
Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Acceptance
The Serenity Prayer has a long and rather mys- terious history.The first three lines were made popular by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 -1971), as part of a 1934 lecture. The modern prayer is several lines longer. In 1941, the prayer was … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Accepting change, Alcoholics Anonymous, serenity
