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Praying with 2 Corinthians 9: 6-11

Posted on March 10, 2018 by livingasapprentices

Use the questions below the verses of  2 Corinthians 9: 6-11 (CEB) to help you focus on the gifts you have received, your attitude toward giving, and the gifts you can give. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you … Continue reading →

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Living with Mystery

Posted on March 7, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“Mystery, for [the apostle] Paul, is not what is left over after we have done our best to reason things out. It is inherent in the very nature of God and his works” (Eugene Peterson in As Kingfishers Catch Fire, (p. 271). … Continue reading →

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Living In Harmony – With Creation, Part 2; Guest Blogger, Carol McGeehan

Posted on March 3, 2018 by livingasapprentices

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 →

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How Would Jesus Live My Life?

Posted on February 28, 2018 by livingasapprentices

“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 →

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As the World Turns

Posted on February 24, 2018 by livingasapprentices

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 →

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Being Right!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by livingasapprentices

I know you won’t agree with me,” she started out, “but I can’t go along with this author’s position.” I listened to her argument for a bit and then said, “You’re right. I don’t agree with you.” She defended her position; … Continue reading →

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“Just Be the Tree God Meant You to Be”

Posted on February 17, 2018 by livingasapprentices

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 →

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Living in Harmony – With Others; Part 3; by Guest Blogger, Joy Zomer

Posted on February 14, 2018 by livingasapprentices

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 →

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