Category Archives: From My Reading…

These posts over the years reflect readings that Karen has noted are “my favorite words to live by”.

From My Reading

Posted on March 9, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“One-quarter of Americans who attend church at least monthly now use a mobile device to “connect with faith or inspiration” during the service.  Half look up Scriptures or songs, and one-third take notes. But one-quarter of Americans also admit to … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on February 10, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“In reality, we don’t first find ourselves, then participate in relationships. Instead, we were made to know our true selves in relationships. Catholic philosopher Charles Taylor puts it this way:  “No one acquires the languages needed for self-definition on their … Continue reading →

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From my Reading

Posted on January 11, 2016 by livingasapprentices

“The life of faith is one of continued wrestling, where our faith butts up against the troubles of our experience and the sovereign God who controls all things.  But the work of Christ, True Israel, assures us that we never … Continue reading →

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Advent Prayers

Posted on December 21, 2015 by livingasapprentices

From the pen of Howard Thurman: “May the sounds of Advent stir a longing in your people, O God. Come again to set us free from the dullness of routine and the poverty of our imaginations. Break the patterns which bind us … Continue reading →

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From My Reading – Part 4

Posted on December 9, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“We have places of fear inside of us, but we have other places as well—places with names like trust and hope and faith. We can choose to lead from one of those places, to stand on ground that is not … Continue reading →

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From My Reading – Part 3

Posted on November 27, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“Conversion is a continuous and lifelong process. Conversions proceed layer by layer, relationship by relationship, here a little, there a little—until the whole personality, intellect, feeling and will have been recreated by God” (By John Westerhoff in The Spiritual Life). … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on October 30, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“Abundance does not happen automatically. It is created when we have the sense to choose community, to come together to celebrate and share our common store. Whether the scarce resource is money or love or power or words, the true … Continue reading →

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The Mysticism of Everyday Life

Posted on October 14, 2015 by livingasapprentices

This quote is from the book Learning to Fall, The Blessings of an Imperfect Life.  The book was written during his journey with ALS and published just months before his death in 2002.  The book is full of observations on … Continue reading →

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