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: Henri Nouwen
From My Reading
“Our sociology is predictably derived from, legitimated by, and reflective of our theology. And if we gather around a static god of order who only guards the interests of the “haves,” oppression cannot be far behind. Conversely, if a God … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Frederick Buechner, Henri Nouwen, Junius B. Dotson, Walter Brueggemann
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From My Reading
“Detachment is often understood as letting loose of what is attractive. But it sometimes also requires letting go of what is repulsive. You can indeed become attached to dark forces such as resentment and hatred. As long as you seek … Continue reading
From My Reading
“You cannot make God love you any less, either—not an ounce less. Do the most terrible thing and God wouldn’t love you less. You cannot change the Divine mind about you! The flow is constant, total, and 100 percent toward … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged David Steindl-Rast, Henri Nouwen, Jonathan Baily, Rachel Carson, Richard Rohr, Wayne Dyer
Living the Jesus Way
“If something comes toward you with grace and can pass through you and toward others with grace, you can trust it as the voice of God . . . . If a voice comes from accusation and leads to accusation, … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged grace-filled living, Henri Nouwen, Richard Rohr, the Jesus Way
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From My Reading
“Catholic Worker founder Dorothy Day (1897–1980) was fond of citing Catherine [of Sienna’s] inspiration in her own reflections, often writing “All the way to heaven is heaven.” I’d also add “It’s hell all the way to hell.” You’re choosing your … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Dorothy Day, heaven and hell, Henri Nouwen, Jonathan Bailey, Nathan Foster, Richard Rohr, Wayne Dyer
Random Thoughts
GOD IN THE WILDERNESS I have been soaking in this quote by Henri Nouwen: “God is not just our good inclinations, our fervor, our generosity, or our love. All such experiences of the heart may remind us of God’s presence, … Continue reading
From My Reading
“Though the light has come into the world people have preferred darkness to light because their deeds were evil. And indeed, everybody who does wrong hates the light and avoids it, to prevent his actions from being shown up; but … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged David Rensberger, Henri Nouwen, Soren Kierkegaard
From My Reading
“I so much want you to be with me. I so much want you to be close to me. I know all your thoughts. I hear all your words. I see all your actions. And I love you because you … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Henri Nouwen, Jonatthan Bailey, Learning to Fall, Philip Simmons, Richard Rohr
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