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Going Deeper with God – Passing the Peace
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 Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. These passages from the New Testament … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Kayla McClurg, passing the peace, peace, prayer of examen, shalom
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The Tip of the Iceberg
LIVING AS APPRENTICES One lovely August evening, I was sitting on our front steps enjoying the cool breeze when I noticed a family of eight ducks in the pond across the street gathering evening snacks. A few of the more … Continue reading
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Tagged AA, Apprentice of Jesus program, icebergs, prayer of examen, Twelve Steps
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The Beauty of Shadow Boxing – Part 2
LIVING AS APPRENTICES The idea of shadow boxing (explained in an earlier post) is directly related to the 4th – 7th steps of The Twelve Steps, which are the backbone of the recovery movement. These steps point out the need … Continue reading
My Love Affair with the Jesuits
LIVING AS APPRENTICES I’ve had a love affair with the Society of Jesuits, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded 500 years ago by the soldier-turned-mystic, Ignatius of Loyola, since I first learned about Ignatius and the Spiritual Exercises. It … Continue reading
Perspective
Living as Apprentices The following word from Letty M. Russell is so convicting it forced me into a time of self-examination, a prayer of examen. First the quote, then the prayer. “Whatever else the true preaching of the word would need … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer of examen, social justice, white privilege
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