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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Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
Chickens and Roosters – Guest Post by Coral Swieringa
A few weeks ago, I had some time free from caregiving, and walked through Dittos [a thrift shop]. I found a colorful metal rooster that I knew had to come home with me. There has been this connection in a … Continue reading
Sundown – By Guest Blogger, Coral Swieringa
A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or emotional growth. It can describe the change of a relationship, the sharing or ending of a marriage, the details of a career, the recognition … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, My journey
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, healing prayer, long-term care
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To Michigan and Back – Guest Blog by Sherrie Wolthuis
This post is part of a series called Journeys. It is a continuation of the story posted by Sherrie Wolters titled 1214 S. Kedzie St. A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, journeys
Tagged diversity in the Kingdom, hosting children, mission to Chicago
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1214 S. Kedzie St. – Guest Blog by Sherrie Wolthuis
This post is the first in a new series called Journeys. A journey can be an actual trip or it can be a pathway to spiritual or emotional growth.It can be a life-story passed down to children or grandchildren. A … Continue reading
Looking Up – Guest Blog by Dee Hubbard
During July, August, and September, I took a personal pilgrimage across the United States and back – fifteen states in all. My goal was to experience a contemplative lifestyle and grow deeper in my faith. I stayed at Benedictine monasteries … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Living as Apprentices
Tagged Benedictine monasteries, contemplation, Holy Spirit, Meister Eckhart
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The Source of all Hope – Guest Blog by Joy Zomer
As a teacher, I have the privilege of sharing the lives of my students. As a high school teacher, I am given the gift of witnessing the growth of teenagers into young adults. And best of all, as a high … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Hope Changes Everything
Tagged alternative schools for teens, Emily Dickinson, Hope, In Christ Alone
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It Only Takes a Moment – guest blog by Dee Hubbard
It’s amazing how I am learning to see things differently because I’m a Christ follower. It’s as if my eyes are now seeing the world in “high definition.” Instead of “other’s needs” being experienced as interruptions or intrusions on my … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers, Living as Apprentices
Tagged compassion, helping others, service
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