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Listen to the Groans

“Many people see the injustice in the world as a reason to give up on faith,” writes Carolyn Arends, “but the irony is, when we decry injustice, our hearts resonate with the heart of God more than we can possibly imagine.”
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
January 9, 2025
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He Guided Me to a Better Way: Chris Hall Remembers J.I. Packer

“[J.I. Packer’s] books have helped so many,” reflects Chris Hall. “I’m grateful. I’m even more grateful, though, for his willingness to invest his time in a graduate student with a tendency to take the path of least resistance.”
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 9, 2025
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Empty That We May Be Full

Marlena opens her book, The Way Up is Down, by pouring out her complaints to God (“reading God the riot act”) after a particularly painful event. That honest prayer opened the way to illuminating insight.
Marlena Graves
Marlena Graves
January 9, 2025
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Ending Racism Begins With How We Identify Ourselves

A small but essential step to overcoming racism, asserts Justin Campbell, is see to first ourselves through God’s matrix.
Justin Campbell
Justin Campbell
January 9, 2025
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Ten Questions with Chris Hall

In this interview with Credo Magazine, Renovaré President Chris Hall covers the Trinity, the Church Fathers, and the Great Tradition.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 9, 2025
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We Have Refused to Listen

The tragic events over the past days have left us in shock. Renovaré President Chris Hall asks, “How should we respond? What would Jesus have us say and do?”
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 9, 2025
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Letter to a Young Pastor

“I wonder if one of the greatest things that a pastor can do,” writes Eugene Peterson to his son Eric, “is to treat men and women with simple dignity.” This letter is one of many exchanged between father and son, two pastors working out how to best care for the people of God.
Eugene H. Peterson
Eugene H. Peterson
January 9, 2025
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Songs In The Key of Life

In this letter to his congregation, Pastor Eric Peterson reflects, “Jesus didn’t come to deliver us from our humanity and its accompanying heartaches, but to join us in it all (the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly).”
Eric E. Peterson
Eric E. Peterson
January 9, 2025
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Virtual Realities

Carolyn Arends discovered that there are barriers to singing corporately over the internet. “Maybe,” she offers, “that tells us something important.”
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
January 9, 2025
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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.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 9, 2025