Tag Archives: discipleship

Going Deeper with God: “Training Up” Disciples (Proverbs 22: 6)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by livingasapprentices

In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and then put it to use in practical ways. Our early Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. In this passage … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Gritty Christian

Posted on July 30, 2017 by livingasapprentices

I’m “back in the saddle again,” co-leading a group studying Breathing Under Water, Spirituality and the Twelve Steps, by Richard Rohr. The lesson this week focused on the life-long process we engage in as we look deeply into our “private … Continue reading →

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The Mark of a Great Disciple

Posted on June 11, 2017 by livingasapprentices

“The mark of a great ship handler is never getting in a situation that requires great ship handling skills” (Retired Admiral James Stavridis in his new book Sea Power). I heard this gem during an interview with Admiral Stavridis  on NPR’s … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – Hearts on Fire! (Luke 24: 13 – 32)

Posted on February 15, 2017 by livingasapprentices

In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. This passage tells the story of two disciples … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love with Jesus

Posted on October 10, 2016 by livingasapprentices

This blog contains more than 550 posts. The post below first appeared in April, 2013.  I am sharing it again because it transformation is the first concern of apprentices of Jesus and of their churches. Last night I discovered a book … Continue reading →

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Going Deeper with God – Counting the Cost of Non-Discipleship

Posted on July 6, 2016 by livingasapprentices

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 →

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Apprentices of Jesus are Free!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by livingasapprentices

I began writing this blog for people in my congregation who had gone through the Apprentice of Jesus program under my leadership.  Other readers, of course, have joined along the way. I always attempt to shine the light on the … Continue reading →

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Sous Chef

Posted on April 28, 2014 by livingasapprentices

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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