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Episode 101—The Courage to Face Our Brokenness

When the love of God is experienced—known deeply and personally with the heart—it gives us courage to face our brokenness and be vulnerable with one another. Chris Webb returns to talk on that topic and others from his new book God Soaked Life, which is part of the upcoming Renovaré Book Club.
10 19 Laughing With African Saints
Blog Post

Laughing with the African Saints

Today we have the significant pleasure of introducing you—if you’re not already well-acquainted with her—to our beloved Marti Ensign. We share here an article from 2009 that captures the joyful heart and fearless determination of this longtime member of Renovaré’s Ministry Team. Enjoy meeting Marti!
Clint Kelly
Clint Kelly
October 19, 2017
10 18 The Feast
Blog Post

Enjoying the Feast

Chris Hall continues his guidance through the practice of lectio divina today with a few more ideas about the importance of that “Christological munching” of Scripture meditation—asking ourselves while we read, “Why would the Holy Spirit want me to know this?” and “How is Christ present here?”
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
October 18, 2017
10 17 Bible Book
Article

The Jogging Monk and the Exegesis of the Heart

Today, is a good time to share again this classic piece from James Bryan Smith. Here he tells the story of how he came to read Scripture by “listening to the text, reflecting on it, asking not merely what it means, but what it is asking of me, what it is asking me to hear.”
James Bryan Smith
James Bryan Smith
October 17, 2017
10 16 Sotm
Blog Post

The Sermon on the Mount

“​Genuine Christian renewal will always carry in its wake a richer and deeper understanding of Scripture,” Richard Foster reminds us. “And when we consider the renewal movement of discipleship to Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount is simply the most central text in the Bible.​” Richard explains why.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
October 16, 2017

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