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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.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 10, 2025
Child With Red Block

The Language of Play and Projection

In this excerpt from her book, Spiritual Conversations with Children, Lacy Finn Borgo helps us listen to children and discover play and projection as tools for knowing God and knowing self.
Lacy Finn Borgo
Lacy Finn Borgo
January 10, 2025
Wooden Pew

Holiness: More Than Avoiding Vice

Defining holiness by external measures leads to legalism. Richella Parham helps us move beyond avoiding vice and into building a life of virtue.
Richella Parham
Richella Parham
January 10, 2025
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When Plans Get Interrupted

God radically rearranged Joseph’s planned future with Mary. Rather than resist, Joseph believed and obeyed. Miriam Dixon and Margaret Campbell help us gain a fresh perspective on the often overlooked sacrifices of the famous carpenter.
Miriam Dixon Margaret Campbell
Miriam Dixon & Margaret Campbell
January 10, 2025
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Light Enough to Live By

“We are incarnating vessels,” says Jean Nevills. “It isn’t if we will incarnate but what.” In her parents, married over seventy years, Jean gives us an example of what it looks like to incarnate the light of Christ.
Jean Nevills
Jean Nevills
January 10, 2025
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Stoicism Isn’t Spiritual

After her mom passed, Carolyn Arends found herself in what seemed like a disproportionate amount of pain. “People go through much harder things than this,” she told her counselor, “but here I am, undone.” She shares her journey of learning how to grieve.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
January 10, 2025
Two Giraffes Comparison

Why is Comparison the Thief of Joy?

“By its very nature, comparison separates us from other people rather than connecting us to them.” Richella Parham uncovers the truth about this joy-stealing habit and points us toward freedom.
Richella Parham
Richella Parham
January 10, 2025
Windmills

What is the Spirit-Empowered Life?

From The Reservoir, these daily devotionals by Chris Hall dive into the Charismatic Stream.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
January 10, 2025
Jesus Hands Open

How Did Jesus Pray? (A One-Week Devotional)

From The Reservoir, these daily devotionals dive into the Contemplative Stream: The Prayer-filled Life.
Renovaré Team
Renovaré Team
January 10, 2025
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Beauty of Holiness

From ​The Reservoir devotional, this one-week excerpt explores true holiness and virtue.
Renovaré Team
Renovaré Team
January 10, 2025