Tag Archives: Frank Laubach

The Steady Gaze of the Soul

Posted on June 12, 2019 by livingasapprentices

Yesterday our little spiritual formation Renovare group was discussing prayer. “What actually is prayer?” Why do I feel so formal when I pray?”  “Are there ‘rules’ for praying?” “How do I learn to focus during silence/prayer?” The Renovare Spiritual Formation … Continue reading →

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A Dream Deferred – The Story of “Pat King’s Family”

Posted on February 2, 2019 by livingasapprentices

We all have dreams – work we want to do, influence we’d like to have, places we’d love to see, children we’d love to raise, people we’d like to meet . . .  Sometimes these dreams come true; sometimes they … Continue reading →

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Continual Renewal – The Renovare Way to Discipleship (Part 4)

Posted on October 20, 2018 by livingasapprentices

This post is part 4 in a series based on the Renovare organization’s covenant and “best practices” – which are six Common Disciplines drawn from the six Traditions of Christianity explored in Richard Foster’s book, Streams of Living Water. (Find earlier … Continue reading →

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From My Reading

Posted on June 20, 2018 by livingasapprentices

Re: Separating parents from children at the border:  “Dealing compassionately with strangers seems to be a minimal requirement for just leadership in the model set forth by God, a theme that carries into the New Testament, where Christ’s followers are taught … Continue reading →

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This Little Light of Mine – Part 2

Posted on August 30, 2017 by livingasapprentices

During the Vietnam War, peace activist A.J. Muste (1885-1967), stood in front of the White House night after night with a candle – sometimes alone.  A reporter interviewed him one evening as he stood there in the rain. “Mr. Muste,” the … Continue reading →

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