Tag Archives: faith

On Joining God on an Adventure

Posted on January 18, 2016 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

I am never disappointed when I turn to God’s face and listen to His words. Never. He never says anything that unexpectedly veers from His character. His words are as reassuring as they are familiar. With some people, their annoying … Continue reading →

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Learning from Silence

Posted on November 11, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

Two thousand years later, and nothing has really changed. Surroundings and circumstance, may have, and certainly tools and population have changed. But in the human heart, it remains the same. I am wandering the streets of Galilee and Jerusalem, poking … Continue reading →

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What You Can Learn from Watching a Conversation

Posted on October 29, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

I have crossed the sea, in a boat full of seekers, and we are gathered on the northern shore. I have spent weeks here, shifting position, renewing my journey. My motivation remains the same: shift the focus from the externals … Continue reading →

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Stormy Seasons: Hold On to the Promises

Posted on September 23, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

I had the blessing and privilege of God walking me through lessons to share for September’s New England Ladies’ Retreat recently. Several have asked that I share my notes. It seemed easier to clean them up a bit and post … Continue reading →

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Learning to Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 30, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

I am seaside today, in John 6, at the end of a long, hard, amazing day, and full of questions more than answers. Do you ever have days like that? Days full of a roller-coaster ride of emotions and outcomes? … Continue reading →

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What You Can Learn from Listening in to a Conversation

Posted on June 25, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

Sometimes you stay longer in one place than you intended. It may be because what’s there is so  sweet, you don’t want to leave. Other times, your feet get mired by one distraction or another and it takes a while … Continue reading →

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When the Questions You Ask Aren’t the Ones You Need Answers To

Posted on May 7, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

Sidle up, Friends. It’s time for a little rest on this dusty journey. Grab a stone, shade your eyes from the noonday sun and look up.   You can tell a lot about someone by the way they talk to … Continue reading →

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Restablishing the Awe

Posted on April 11, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

I’m falling in love again. I just thought I’d mention it.   Whenever I find myself not quite focused spiritually, not quite in daily sync with God–whenever His calls of faith and service become muffled by life’s responsibilities, distractions, or … Continue reading →

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When You Need a Valentine Every Day

Posted on February 13, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

Yesterday, a sweet-faced and gentle-spirited student of mine carefully carried a beautiful orchid and little box of chocolates into school and left them on my desk for me to find. His family takes every opportunity heralded by Hallmark to bless … Continue reading →

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More than Death and Taxes

Posted on January 20, 2014 by An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar

Today I am thinking about what we can really count on in this life. There aren’t many things that are a sure thing. Yes, death, taxes. What else? That we will eventually be hungry again–hungry for food, hungry for time, … Continue reading →

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