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How to Start a Prayer Journal

Richard Foster invites us to follow the lead of disciples such as St. Augustine, Julian of Norwich, and Blaise Pascal in the practice of journaling our prayers.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
Featured August 29, 2022 (Original May 1994 )
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To Say Yes

Dag Hammarskjöld’s journal—which he called “negotiations with myself—and with God”—is an inspiring collection of short prayers, ideas and insights, and resolutions to be a man who always said “Yes” to God.
Dag Hammarskjöld
Dag Hammarskjöld
Featured August 29, 2022 (Original Oct 1964 )
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Always Look for the Light

While walking an ancient pilgrimage route, Laura Rasmussen was on the brink of spiritual despair when a new practice—marveling at sunlight—brought her a fresh awareness of Christ’s presence.
Rev. Laura Rasmussen
Rev. Laura Rasmussen
August 22, 2022
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Unexpected Lessons from the Pilgrim Trail

Reflecting on his recent pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, Renovaré president Ted Harro sees God’s grace at work in the humbling reminders of human limitations.
Ted Harro
Ted Harro
August 22, 2022
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A Life Lived Upward Toward God

With pastoral wisdom and care, Eugene Peterson explains how the “Songs of Ascents” sung by ancient Hebrews can help us hone a pilgrim mindset as we stay the course of discipleship.
Eugene H. Peterson
Eugene H. Peterson
Featured August 22, 2022 (Original Jun 1980 )
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A Pilgrimage with Sunlight

This one-day retreat will help you reflect on and expe­ri­ence God’s pres­ence dur­ing the course of a day. It con­sists of three times of obser­va­tion and prayer that could take as lit­tle as 15 min­utes each, or extend as long as you like.
Rev. Laura Rasmussen
Rev. Laura Rasmussen
August 21, 2022
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How Do We Assess Spiritual Growth?

What does “success” for a church community look like? Are we measuring the right things? Are we even starting with the right definition of success? Dallas Willard shares some thoughts on this subject in this interview from 2010.
Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard
Featured August 15, 2022 (Original Apr 2010 )
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Who is a Disciple?

Does our evangelism include the good news that we can grow and mature in Christlikeness? Margaret Campbell tells how she and her husband have worked to help people in church become actual disciples, being “divinely changed” by God’s grace.
Margaret Campbell
Margaret Campbell
Featured August 15, 2022 (Original Jan 2002 )
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A Blueprint for Christian Community

How can we “create a context for following Christ” in our churches? Chris Webb looks at the way communities can carefully construct rhythms, values, and commitments that support spiritual development.
Chris Webb
Chris Webb
Featured August 14, 2022 (Original Dec 2015 )
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Fellowship with Other Believers

“Isn’t it wonderful that we can have fellowship across all dividing lines?” Richella Parham writes about the joy of learning from one another as we honor the strengths of different Christian traditions.
Richella Parham
Richella Parham
Featured August 8, 2022 (Original Mar 2015 )