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One of Karen's 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"). We pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
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Category Archives: Writing as an Act of Faith
Writing about Writing
STAYING OPEN: WRITING AS AN ACT OF FAITH For the next several months, I will be part of a writers group at a seminary in my town. The group is devoted to Staying Open – Writing as an Act of Faith. … Continue reading
Living in the Tension
STAYING OPEN: WRITING AS AN ACT OF FAITH I’m learning, in writing as in living, that sometimes we just have to live in the tension. I completed two writing assignments in the last few days and am beginning a larger … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, waiting, writing
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See You on the Race Track
Living As Apprentices I recently discovered an old photo of myself in pink workout suit, grinning widely and holding a huge “gold” medal. You see, more than two decades ago I was a race walker of sorts. A friend … Continue reading
Sous Chef
WRITING AS AN ACT OF FAITH If you love the Food Network and fine writing, you are in for a great treat! Michael Gibney, a sous chef (a restaurant’s second in command) since the age of 22 and an executive … Continue reading
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Tagged Apprentice of Jesus, discipleship, Food Network, Michael Gibney, Sous Chef
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Writing: Recycling Life
Writing as an Act of Faith What makes a writer write? Passion? Pride? An assignment? Financial desperation? All of the above, perhaps. But sometimes we write because writing through the gunk and griefs of life may not only ease our … Continue reading
Posted in Karen's journey, Writing as an Act of Faith
Tagged Al-Anon, Alcoholism, Beginning with Me, why we write
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Write on!
Writing as an Act of Faith In anticipation of my first Writing as an Act of Faith group meeting, I began musing on the experiences that have influenced my life as a writer. The first was a semester class at Hope College … Continue reading
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