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Nathan Foster

06 10 Coal Confession

Free from the Darkness

The twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous helped Nathan Foster admit the exact nature of his wrongs and receive the power of forgiveness which comes through the discipline of confession.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
November 14, 2018
2018 08 24 Caterpiller

Spiritual Disciplines are an Invitation

“The disciplines are an invitation, not an obligation.” Nathan Foster reminds us that “joy, freedom, and laughter are where this journey is taking us.”
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
August 22, 2018
Mountain Hiker

The Cure for Distraction

In 1978 Richard Foster wrote, “Superficiality is the curse of our age.” Almost 40 years later, it feels as relevant as ever. Yet, the reigning emperor of curses that threatens the growth of our souls has a new leader—distraction.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
July 24, 2018
04 18 Calling A Friend

Like Calling a Friend and Never Hanging Up

What if praying without ceasing is less like an unending military drill and much more like “calling a friend and never hanging up”? Nate Foster joins us to consider this approach when we commit our ways to drawing deeper into prayer. Whether fun or mundane, the conversation is always worthwhile.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
April 18, 2018
03 14 Meditation

The Main Distinction of Christian Meditation

Nate Foster joins us to share some of his thoughts on and experiences with the discipline of meditation. He considers what makes Christian meditation different from other forms and challenges us to rethink our need for goal-oriented spirituality. Instead, he encourages us to live the mystery.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
March 14, 2018
2018-02-28 Care Garden

Selfish Care, Self-Care, and Soul Care—What's the Difference?

Part of the discipline of submission is recognizing our limitations and caring for our souls. Nathan Foster says soul care is when “we simply place ourselves in a position for God to care for us, attend to our souls, and let his agenda supersede ours.”
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
February 28, 2018
11 28 Bro Prayer

Healing Laughter: Bill Vaswig's Ministry of Prayer

Nathan Foster shares some reflections on how Bill Vaswig’s healing prayer ministry changed his life.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
November 28, 2016
08 01 New Reformation Part 2

A Hope for a New Reformation of the Church, Part Two

In considering a new reformation across denominational lines, Nathan Foster continues to imagine an integration of the six streams of the Christian tradition into modern Church life. Here he looks at the Charismatic, Incarnational, and Social Justice streams in this second of a three-part series.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
August 1, 2016
Church Door at Wittenberg

A Hope for a New Reformation of the Church, Part One

As the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation nears, Nathan Foster begins to imagine a new reformation within the Body of Christ that is grounded in the ecumenical embrace of the six historical movements in Church history. This month’s Heart to Heart is the first of a three-part series.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
May 2, 2016
Trees Aspen

Lessons From the Trees

In this bi-monthly Heart to Heart essay, Nathan Foster explores how trees teach us how to grow slow, root deep, and wait with patience for the resurrection of spring.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster
March 7, 2016