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Remembering God’s Provision: A Response to the Coronavirus Crisis

As we unexpectedly transition into the volatile and uncertain environment of the coronavirus, how can we navigate it well through the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit? Renovaré President Chris Hall addresses that question in this letter to the Renovaré community.
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
March 20, 2020
Shoe Stepping In Water

The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit

Early in his faith journey, Chris Hall was taught that many of the gifts of the Spirit had ceased. Gradually a new openness to the Holy Spirit developed and he decided to dip his toe into the charismatic stream. Here’s what happened.
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
March 16, 2020
Elk Under Trees

Walking in the Power of God

Quaker founder George Fox wrote over three thousand letters, mostly to groups. These tender, practical letters display a full range of pastoral concern. These selections provide a glimpse into Fox’s loving call to confident and complete Christian living.
George Fox
George Fox
March 11, 2020
07 28 Cooperating Spirit

Cooperating with the Movement of the Spirit in the Life of a Child

Lacy Finn Borgo explores the exciting realm of spiritual formation in children. Here she looks at how adults can cooperate with the work the Holy Spirit is already doing in children’s lives to draw them deeper into the goodness, beauty, and truth of the with-God life.
Lacy Finn Borgo
Lacy Finn Borgo
March 9, 2020
Cross On Hill In Mountains

A Place to Stand

Learn the history of the Renovaré Covenant, especially the theology and thought poured into every word, in this essay from Richard Foster.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
March 9, 2020
03 21 Holy Spirit Has History

The Holy Spirit Has a History

Many have believed that God went silent for hundreds of years after the 1st century. Not so. With the help of his mentor, Tom Oden, Chris Hall learned to trace God’s hand throughout history.
Chris Hall
Chris Hall
March 5, 2020
Black Woman Looking Up

The Most Important Thing About You

From Life Without Lack, Dallas Willard invites us to think correctly about two fundamental things: minds and people.
Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard
March 2, 2020
Jesus Washing Feet Etching

Becoming Like Jesus: Virtuous Life

“Jesus shows us how to embrace a life that is abundant and full, a life of integrity and wholeness, a life surrendered to love,” writes Chris Webb. “This is the way of holiness; Christ invites you to walk in it.”
Chris Webb
Chris Webb
February 28, 2020
Hands With Ash

I Was an Ash Wednesday Rookie

Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends shares how the liturgical service enriched her non-liturgical faith.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
February 26, 2020
02 17 Virtuous Life

The Model of a Virtuous Life

In this excerpt from Richard Foster’s Streams of Living Water, a biographical sketch of Dietrich Bonhoeffer offers an example not only of the Holiness Tradition, but of the balance of all six streams of Christian tradition.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
February 24, 2020