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03 21 Holy Spirit Has History

The Holy Spirit Has a History

Many have believed that God went silent for hundreds of years after the 1st century. Not so. With the help of his mentor, Tom Oden, Chris Hall learned to trace God’s hand throughout history.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
November 23, 2024
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The Availability of the Spirit

“The Holy Spirit is already present to us, but often as a stranger, or at most a distant friend,” writes Chris Webb. But we are invited to know God at a deeper level. We simply need to ask.
Chris Webb
Chris Webb
November 23, 2024
Hands With Ash

I Was an Ash Wednesday Rookie

Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends shares how the liturgical service enriched her non-liturgical faith.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
November 23, 2024
Cow In Field

Chewing the Cud of Scripture

Chris Hall examines John Chrysostom’s “constant rereading and memorization of Pauline texts” in his own transformation toward Christlikeness and encourages us to do likewise.
Christopher A. Hall
Christopher A. Hall
November 23, 2024
08 26 Escaping Compulsions

Escaping Compulsions

Our endless cycle of resolution against, struggle with, and losing to our deeply ingrained compulsions can feel a bit like being confined with a gorilla. We cannot get rid of it, but have to figure out how to escape. Jon Bailey runs with this powerful metaphor and offers some hope in today’s post.
Jonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey
November 23, 2024
John The Baptist Mosaic

Authentically Holy

In too-constantly revisiting our brokenness, are we clouding the promise of spiritual renovation and restoration? Carolyn Arends asks us to consider how walking in the with-God life can make us both wholly authentic and authentically holy. Eating locusts and honey is optional.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
November 23, 2024
Cross On Hill In Mountains

A Place to Stand

Learn the history of the Renovaré Covenant, especially the theology and thought poured into every word, in this essay from Richard Foster.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
November 23, 2024
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A Conversation with Teresa of Avila

Renovaré Institute graduate Matt Filer draws us into an imaginative conversation between himself and St. Teresa of Avila on the subject of prayer. This dialogue, begun as an exercise to solidify Teresa’s teachings in his own mind, is an accessible tool for anyone yearning to “hear God better.”
Matt Filer Teresa of Avila
Matt Filer & Teresa of Avila
November 23, 2024
Posture

The Power of Posture

What does it mean to be “upright” in our ways, our hearts, our walk? Brian Morykon looks at what research on the posture of our body can teach us about the posture of our hearts.
Brian Morykon
Brian Morykon
November 23, 2024
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What Makes a Job Sacred?

Are some callings holier than others? Carolyn Arends explores the question and discovers our view of the gospel and our posture toward work are inextricably linked.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
November 23, 2024