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: gratitude
From My Reading
“How do we remain alert for the signs of God’s entrance into our lives and the life of our time? What can keep us awake in the drowsy atmosphere of habit that cozily blankets our days? According to Paul, the … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Calling, gratitude, racisim, resurrection, strength in weakness
From My Reading – Grace and Gratitude
Grace is God giving us everything we need (and even what we don’t know we need) without expectations. This grace is the foundation of God’s relationship with each of us. Grace is a gift. We cannot earn it. Therefore we can … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Br. David Steindl-Rast, Eugene Peterson, Flannery O'Connor, Gordon McDonald, grace, gratitude, Philip Yancey, The Apostle Paul
“Do Not Quarrel with Your Lot in Life”
“Do not quarrel with your lot in life. Do not complain of its never-ceasing cares, its petty environment, the vexations you have to stand, the small and sordid souls you have to live and work with. Above all, do not resent … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged gratitude, Henry Drummond, letting go, quarreling
2016 – Crossing the Threshold, “Count Your Blessings”
We have crossed the threshold from 2015 to 2016. We are on the brink, at the dawn, on the verge of a new year. As singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer says, “At a threshold there’s often a moment where what is old … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude – Part 5, God has my Back – by Guest Blogger Sherri Wolthuis
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
Living in Gratitude – Part 3, The Prayers of a Toddler, Guest Blog by Sally Hoekstra
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if we … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged children's faith, gratitude, prayer
Living in Gratitude – Part 1 “I’m Grateful for Pain”
The November holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States is offers us a time to reflect on the grace of God in our lives. This series will focus on the fact that gratitude is the rock of our faith; if … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged C.S. Elliot, Elisabeth Elliot, Gerald Sittser, gratitude, pain, Paul Brand, Philip Yancey, Tim Keller
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Parable of the Snow-Blowing Neighbor
LIVING AS APPRENTICES It had snowed all night. In the morning, as I opened the door to get the newspaper, I was greeted with a blast of cold air. But the door had only opened about four inches. High winds … Continue reading
