Author Archives: livingasapprentices

Craving Control

Posted on January 18, 2017 by livingasapprentices

This blog now contains over 580 posts. The post below first appeared on September 8 2014.  I am sharing it again because it gets at the crux of what it means to surrender to God, something that is crucial in … Continue reading →

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To Act Justly – We will Go Deeper in Faith

Posted on January 15, 2017 by livingasapprentices

The Ten Commitments of Resistance in the Trump Era by Wallis, editor of the social justice journal Sojourners, was written to help Christians deal positively with the election of Donald Trump and the principles of his presidency. No matter what side … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – “Walk Right up to God” (Hebrews 10: 19 -23)

Posted on January 12, 2017 by livingasapprentices

In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it and put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. In this passage we are reminded … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on January 8, 2017 by livingasapprentices

“I believe that we have no real access to who we fully are except in God. Only when we rest in God can we find the safety, the spaciousness, and the scary freedom to be who we are, all that … Continue reading →

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Resist!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by livingasapprentices

A friend recently forwarded me a blog post which asked “Have you chosen your word for the year yet?” The author shared her list of possible choices (cultivate, peace, stretch, share, believe, abide, cherish, notice, etc.) and her process for … Continue reading →

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Taking on a Challenge

Posted on January 4, 2017 by livingasapprentices

This blog is home to more than 570 posts. The post below first appeared on June 30, 2014. I am sharing it again because it gives us wisdom as we face the challenges of 2017.  My friends will probably be surprised … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – “God Will Never Say Good-bye” (Psalm 23: 4)

Posted on January 1, 2017 by livingasapprentices

In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it and put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. In this well-loved passage we are … Continue reading →

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“The Audacity of Hope”

Posted on December 28, 2016 by livingasapprentices

The following quote is from the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention by Barack Obama. It appeared in the January issue of The Sun magazine (January, 2017). In introductory comments on the address, The Sun editor commented, “America … Continue reading →

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