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Renovaré provides practical resources for cultivating a life—the with-God life—that makes us like Jesus from the inside out.

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Episode 93—Beauty, Goodness and Truth

“Our massive souls deserve a really good story,” says James Bryan (Jim) Smith in this conversation about his new book that uncovers a gospel of beauty, goodness and truth.
08 24 Story
Article

We Are, Indeed, Stories

Long-time friend of Renovaré, James Bryan Smith, has released a new book—The Magnificent Story: Uncovering a Gospel of Beauty, Goodness, and Truth—about the stories that have the power to shape our lives. We share an excerpt from the first chapter with you today.
James Bryan Smith
James Bryan Smith
August 24, 2017
08 23 Gnawing Worm
Article

The Gnawing Worm of the Soul

Cyprian of Carthage offers some words today about the insidiousness of envy—how it is the sin without end, sapping from life every vestige of joy and cheer “without intermission day and night.” He urges those who are disciples of Christ to cast off every hint of this darkness and walk in the light.
Cyprian of Carthage
Cyprian of Carthage
August 23, 2017
08 22 Old Books
Blog Post

Correcting Our Characteristic Mistakes

We are glad to welcome Chris Hall back on the website this week to continue his blog series. He picks up where he left off in June, with an encouragement to our readers to explore the writers of Devotional Classics. Today, Chris shares with us some very good reasons for reading very old books.
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
August 22, 2017
08 21 Unity
Blog Post

Symphony of Life

How blessed we are to start this week off with a prayer for unity within an appreciation for diversity. Mary McLeod Bethune joins us to share some heartfelt words of healing that, while still acknowledging pain, division, and injustice, reminds us to place our hope in the God who transcends.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune
August 21, 2017

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Renovaré Ministry Team

“Fun ahead saith the Lord.”
Members of the Renovaré board and ministry team retreating together in Colorado.