"Whatever job we get and whatever task we are assigned can serve as a container for grace" (Eugene Peterson in "Practical Resurrection").
We pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
What Readers are Saying
sallyhoekstra on Going Deeper With God: Finding… Joy on Checking In Joy on From Karen
Category Archives: Living as Apprentices
On Being a Martyr
A month or so ago, we chose to enter my husband in a local palliative care program, the goal of which is to make him comfortable and as pain free as possible. I have been caring for him on a … Continue reading
Psalm 23 for Today
Use the questions below the Scripture verses (Psalm 23, NIV) to help you interact with God in prayer. For example, thinking about Jesus as a shepherd may bring to mind places in your life where you need Jesus to lead … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Comments Off on Psalm 23 for Today
Our “Mission of Care”
My little spiritual formation group (which now meets on Zoom) has been struggling with the question “how can I help?” since early in the pandemic and again in the era of protests in the street. Many of us are doers. … Continue reading
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
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged living in harmonyy, serenity prayer
Comments Off on Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Living in Harmony
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
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged acceptance, serenity prayer, St. John Chrysostom
Comments Off on Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Life as We Would have It
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
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged living in the moment, Richard Rohr, The Serenity Prayer
1 Comment
Living as Apprentices 