Karen Bables
Welcome to my blog about living as apprentices of Jesus! I am passionate about spiritual transformation and about helping others become like Jesus for the sake of others.
One of my 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"). I pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
I ordinarily post on Wednesdays and Saturdays and welcome your comments on any post!
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Tag Archives: forgiveness
From My Reading
“The great temptation is to keep blaming those who were closest to us for our present condition saying: “You made me who I am now, and I hate who I am.” The great challenge is to acknowledge our hurts and … Continue reading
The Cycle of Forgiveness
Many deep thinkers, all wiser than I, have written about forgiveness. They have shared their stories and their reflections on those stories, and I have learned much from them. But I have also learned much from reflecting on my own … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, Making amends, Richard Rohr, the crucified Jesus, transformation
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Becoming a Wounded Healer – More Wisdom – by Kayla McClurg
PEACE AND FORGIVENESS, by Kayla McClurg “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together,with the door locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with … Continue reading
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Tagged Church of the Saviour, forgiveness, healing, Kayla McClurg, peace
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Becoming a Wounded Healer – Part 2
“Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken my off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30;5 b; 11-12 (NRSV) What exactly is a wounded … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, Henri Nouwen, Jeremiah 33, wounded healer
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Breathing Under Water – Part 7
“Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” Step 5 of The Twelve Steps. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night … Continue reading
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