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Parables – Part 3: The Parable of Dirty Windows

Posted on November 27, 2020 by livingasapprentices

A parable is literally something “cast alongside” a truth in order to illustrate that truth. The website Got Questions labels the 35+ parables that Jesus told as “inspired comparisons “and then adds that a common description of a parable is: “an … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Living in Harmony

Posted on May 11, 2020 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. This post completes the study of this challenging … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Life as We Would have It

Posted on April 30, 2020 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer was “built” for days like we are experiencing during the pandemic. I have realized that I need the words of the Serenity Prayer more than ever. You may, too. So for the next four weeks (April 12 – … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Serenity Prayer: Courage

Posted on April 16, 2020 by livingasapprentices

In 1941, the Serenity Prayer, popularized by Reinhold Niebuhr, was noticed and later adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous.Over the past 60 years the prayer has gone far beyond AA boundaries. It is especially instructive for anyone longing to be an apprentice … Continue reading →

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Living the Serenity Prayer – Happiness

Posted on December 23, 2017 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer has a long and rather mysterious history. The first three lines were made popular by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 -1971), as part of a 1934 lecture. The modern prayer is several lines longer. In 1941, the prayer was noticed and … Continue reading →

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Living the Serenity Prayer – Trust and Surrender

Posted on December 16, 2017 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer has a long and rather mysterious history. The first three lines were made popular by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 -1971), as part of a 1934 lecture. The modern prayer is several lines longer. In 1941, the prayer was noticed … Continue reading →

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Living the Serenity Prayer – Life as We would Like It

Posted on December 6, 2017 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer has a long and rather mysterious history. The first three lines were made popular by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 -1971), as part of a 1934 lecture. The modern prayer is several lines longer. In 1941, the prayer was noticed and … Continue reading →

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Living the Serenity Prayer – Courage

Posted on November 11, 2017 by livingasapprentices

The Serenity Prayer has a long and mysterious history. The first three lines were made popular by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892 -1971), as part of a 1834 lecture. The modern prayer is several lines longer.In 1941 the prayer was noticed and later adopted … Continue reading →

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