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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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Being Glad With God

A good translation of Philippians 4:4 is, “Celebrate in the Lord, always.” But what does that mean in practical terms? Author and teacher Jan Johnson joins Nathan Foster again to discuss being glad with God in the present moment.
Book Club

Journey through four soul-shaping books, including Becoming Dallas Willard. Runs October—May.

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Mosaic Obedient Until Death
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The Joy of Obedience

“Perfect obedience would be perfect happiness, if only we had perfect confidence in the power we were obeying.” Ponder this excerpt from Hannah Whitall Smith’s classic The Christian’s Secret to a Happy Life.
Hannah Whitall Smith
Hannah Whitall Smith
February 15, 2019
Man Holding Bible
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The Path to Joy

In the spiritual life, the only thing that will produce genuine joy is obedience. Richard Foster explains why in this piece from Celebration of Discipline.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
February 13, 2019
Women Laughing
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Carbonated Holiness

From giggles to guffaws and from splitting one’s sides to being in stitches, there is nothing quite like a good laugh for all the right reasons to release us into self-forgetfulness and worshipful joy. Carolyn Arends explains why laughter is serious business.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
February 12, 2019

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Renovaré Ministry Team

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