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: Twelve Steps
Jesus’ Guidelines for Success
This blog now hosts more than 600 posts. I’m re-posting this one from November 6, 2015 because “success” is being touted ad nauseam by politicians, CEO’s, and popular (and not so popular) writers. But what is success? Richard Rohr makes … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Kingdom of God, Richard Rohr, successful living, Twelve Steps
Becoming a Wounded Healer – Part 6
Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken my off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30: 5 b; 11-12 (NRSV) One important step in becoming … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming a Wounded Healer
Tagged Making amends, Twelve Steps, wounded healer
Living in Realistic Optimism: Hope
When I worked for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I collaborated on educational programming with a psychologist who taught “realistic optimism.” He encouraged people to be practical about coping with their diagnosis, dealing with symptoms, and planning their futures. For … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Hope changes everything, Reinhold Niebuhr, serenity prayer, Twelve Steps
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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
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged AA, Apprentice of Jesus program, icebergs, prayer of examen, Twelve Steps
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