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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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Jesus is Risen!
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who lives in you. So then, brothers and … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederick Buechner, Holy Spirit, Jill Briscoe, resurrection, Richard Foster, The Apostle Paul
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Going Deeper with God: Mark 16: 1-7
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 early Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. Today we look at … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederick Buechner, The Easter Story, The Gospel of Mark, The Spiritual Formation Bible
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Writing on Writing – Anne Lamott and Looking for Truth
Here are some more quotes from Bird by Bird – a delightful book even if you are not a writer! Reading Anne Lamott will improve your skill and appreciation as a reader as well as a writer. Breathing under Water … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Lamott, Frederick Buechner, speaking the truth., Toni Morrison, Writing Tips
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