Gathering 2 of the Apprentice Experience was focused on our own spiritual growth, maturity, and character development. As it should, this emphasis required soul searching and a willingness to clearly see our own deficiencies so that we could begin working on it, with Christ's help. I was surprised at what stuck out to me as... Continue Reading →
Rumblings From Gathering 2 of AE
I am back from Wichita after a week of learning, praying, practicing, and growing at Gathering 2 of the Apprentice Experience. I am sure I will be sharing many insights with you over the next few weeks but here are some random items that are fresh on my mind as I return to life in... Continue Reading →
Some Random Thoughts As I Head To Wichita
Gathering 2 of the Apprentice Experience starts today. When we met back in November, the themes of the week and all of our readings leading up to the week were on Narratives and The Gospel. This Gathering is on Spiritual Growth and Development. We have read books about Shame, about Self Deception, and have discovered... Continue Reading →
God Provides For What He Has Called You To
It is funny how this time last year, I had a calling but couldn't see the path to make that calling a reality. Last March, I had a phone call with John Carroll, Director of the Apprentice Experience. This call was designed to determine my fit for the Apprentice Experience. Though I was extremely excited... Continue Reading →
What My Obsessive Nature Says About My Spiritual Life
I am a guy who has obsessive tendencies. I once prided myself in reading weekly Sports Illustrated issues cover to cover before the next week's issue arrived. I had a small transistor radio called the Street Beat that I carried around the house so I wouldn't miss a pitch of a Texas Rangers' baseball broadcast.... Continue Reading →