Tag Archives: the Kingdom of God

Changing Seasons

Posted on November 9, 2017 by livingasapprentices

I live in the mid-west area of the United States, a place where we experience all the  seasons. I can’t imagine living where the leaves don’t turn red and gold  or snowflakes don’t  drift into fluffy piles – even if the … Continue reading →

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On Turning 75

Posted on October 5, 2017 by livingasapprentices

Five years I wrote a brief post about turning 70 years old.  Yesterday, I became 75. One of my friends in my writer’s group is also celebrating her 75th birthday in a few months.  She is planning to write personal reflections about … Continue reading →

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Who Am I When My Body Fails Me – Dying Before You Die

Posted on September 1, 2016 by livingasapprentices

Who am I When My Body Fails Me? is a question we all need to ask ourselves when injury or illness takes its toll on our lives. How are we different? How are we the same? How do we respond to … Continue reading →

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Change!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“It is no wonder that Jesus used the word “Change!” as his dramatic opening line in the Gospels (Mk 1:15, Mt. 3:3)  There is a necessary movement on each of our parts – probably one of many in our lives … Continue reading →

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Watch what Jesus Does

Posted on July 24, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“God isn’t looking for servants. God isn’t looking for slaves, workers, contestants to play the game or jump the hoops correctly. God is simply looking for images! God wants images of God to walk around the earth…. God wants usable … Continue reading →

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Dumbing Down Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 13, 2015 by livingasapprentices

“Church is offering drive-thru option for Ash Wednesday” This is a headline on the Faith & Belief Page in today’s newspaper.  Here’s the first paragraph:  “You can use the drive-thru for your favorite fast food.  You can use the drive-thru to … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Wolf From the Door

Posted on June 13, 2014 by livingasapprentices

LIVING AS APPRENTICES I recently watched a short documentary on Vimeo,  Ken Burns: On Story, about the craft of storytelling. In it the filmmaker says, “We  have to keep the wolf from the door. We tell stories to continue ourselves. … Continue reading →

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