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Understanding Guidance

What is the spiritual discipline of guidance, and how can we fine-tune our hearts to receive what God is giving us? Richard Foster gives us a short introduction.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
Featured March 21, 2022 (Original Jan 2025 )
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Coming In Out of the Wind

A classic excerpt from C.S. Lewis on the transformational imperative of true discipleship. That which is below the surface—our minds and spirits— must be placed under the renewing influence of the Trinity.
C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis
Featured March 14, 2022 (Original Jan 1952 )
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Stop Trying to Be Good

A chapter from Jan Johnson’s book Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice explains the difference between behavior modification and true goodness that the Holy Spirit cultivates in us.
Jan Johnson
Jan Johnson
Featured March 13, 2022 (Original Sep 2006 )
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The Prayer of Suffering

Richard Foster invites us to “voluntarily take into ourselves the griefs and sorrows of others in order to set them free” in this chapter from his book Prayer.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
Featured March 10, 2022 (Original Aug 1992 )
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The Digital Dilemma

Pastor and author Jay Kim explores how spiritual formation happens best in “tactile ways through personal relationships and the profound simplicity of studying Scripture, praying, and sharing meals together,” in the flesh.
Jay Y. Kim
Jay Y. Kim
Featured February 28, 2022 (Original Mar 2020 )
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An Invitation to Openness and Honesty

“​​Prayer is a principal means of healing and reshaping our character into the image of Christ.” Chris Hall shares a few ancient Christian perspectives on transforming our inner thoughts and outward behaviors through honest conversation with God.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
Featured February 28, 2022 (Original Mar 2018 )
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Why Bother With Discipleship?

In this excerpt from The Great Omission, Dallas Willard explains that salvation is more than forgiveness. It involves drawing near to Jesus as his student and friend (discipleship) so that our inward thoughts and motivations can be shaped in his likeness (spiritual formation).
Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard
Featured February 28, 2022 (Original Sep 1995 )
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“Gennesaret” and “Withdraw”

Two excerpts from God Speaks Through Wombs gift us with personal responses to Luke’s gospel from the imagination of poet Drew Jackson.
Drew Jackson
Drew Jackson
Featured February 21, 2022 (Original Sep 2021 )
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Caring for Words

Author Marilyn McEntyre shares hand-picked excerpts from her book Caring for Words to help us cultivate conversation that is more playful, truthful, precise and nourishing for our common life.
Marilyn McEntyre
Marilyn McEntyre
Featured February 21, 2022 (Original May 2021 )
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Some Thoughts on Creative Reading

“Please realise that words are not just ‘talky-talk’ — they are real and vital,” writes Dorothy Sayers. With inimitable wit, Sayers encourages readers to discuss the books they digest and to never underestimate the importance of words.
Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy L. Sayers
Featured February 21, 2022 (Original Jan 1941 )