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Category Archives: Living as Apprentices
Living in Advent – Part 2, Waiting for the Light
This season of the church’s liturgical year is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The word “advent” is an anglicized version of the Latin word adventus, “coming.” We are waiting for what … Continue reading
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Tagged Compassion International, Feeding America, human trafficking, World VIsion
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Living in Advent – Part 1, Waiting for Good News
This season of the Church’s liturgical year is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The word “advent” is an anglicized version of the Latin word adventus, “coming.” We are waiting for … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude – Part 6 “I’m Grateful for Passion”
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. The series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude – Part 5, God has my Back – by Guest Blogger Sherri Wolthuis
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude – Part 4, “I’m Grateful for Vulnerability”
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States is often more of a family holiday than a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock … Continue reading
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Tagged being vulnerable, false narratives, family secrets
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The Lord is my Shepherd
The image of God as a shepherd is one of the most comforting pictures in Scripture. And Psalm 23 is probably the most widely known of the references to Jehovah Roi, I am the God Who Shepherds You. Verse 1 … Continue reading
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Tagged Jan Johnson, leaving a legacy, Psalm 23, Rembrandt
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Living in Gratitude – Part 3, The Prayers of a Toddler, Guest Blog by Sally Hoekstra
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
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Tagged children's faith, gratitude, prayer
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Living in Gratitude – Part 2 – “I’m Grateful for Silence”
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaither Vocal Band, ponder, silence, solitude, spiritual disciplines
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