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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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Going Deeper with God – Counting the Cost of Non-Discipleship
Eugene Peterson’s book “Eat this Book” teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. Jesus said, “Whoever does not … Continue reading
Posted in Going Deeper with God
Tagged Cost of Following Jesus, Dallas Willard, discipleship, Lamenting, Todd BIllings
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From my Reading
“To offer hospitality to a stranger is to welcome something new, unfamiliar and unknown into our life-world. . . . Strangers have stories to tell which we have never heard before, stories which can redirect our seeing and stimulate our … Continue reading
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Tagged Dallas Willard, denial, hospitality, Michael Card, Shayne Looper, sorrow, Thomas Ogletree, wrong information
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Making the History We Want to Live in
The news this morning is particularly ugly — bombings, natural disasters, refugee crises, government corruption, nasty presidential primary politics, armed conflict in every corner. I am reminded of a post I wrote for this blog in 2013 which I am … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Dallas Willard, Morning Edition, transformation, VIM
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From My Reading
“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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Tagged Calvin B. DeWitt, creation, Dallas Willard, mobile devices during worship services, pilgrims, The Allure of Gentleness
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From My Reading
“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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Tagged Alissa Wilkinson, Christianity Today, Dallas Willard, The Justice Calling, The Serenity Prayer, Trevor Hudson
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The Vocabulary of Spiritual Growth
Recently, as a birthday gift, my son took me to a lecture by David Brooks, New York Times columnist, commentator on PBS News Hour and Meet the Press, and author of The Road to Character. One of Brooks’ major themes … Continue reading
My Blueberry Muffin Ministry
1 egg 1/2 C milk 1/4 C vegetable oil . . . The recipe is ingrained in my brain. It is my mother’s recipe for blueberry muffins. I make these muffins nearly every day. I get the bowls, spoons, measuring … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberry muffins, Dallas Willard, spiritual exercises, surrender, VIM
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The Care and Feeding of a Political Junkie
We were just finishing lunch. I picked up my copy of Bloomberg Businessweek from my seat. My friend said, “Is that yours?” I nodded. She said, “I knew it! Who else would be reading a magazine like that but a … Continue reading
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Tagged C.S. Lewis, Chuck Colson, Dallas Willard, elections, political junkie
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