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04 13 Holiness

Becoming Like Jesus: Spirit-Filled Life

“We must not let the Charismatic Stream be defined by the abuses committed in its name.” Author and Anglican priest Chris Webb shares an honest and balanced view of life empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Chris Webb
Chris Webb
September 6, 2019
Dove Stain Glass

Defining the Charismatic Tradition: The Spirit-Empowered Life

“Frankly, there are no ‘noncharismatic Christians.’” In this excerpt from Streams of Living Water, Richard Foster validates supernatural spiritual gifts and reminds us that in exercising them the end goal must always be love and unity.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
September 4, 2019
Old Telephone

A Life of Prayer and Holy Obedience in a War-Wracked World

In this substantial piece by Richard Foster on the relationship between prayer and holy obedience in fighting spiritual warfare, he reminds us of Edward Payson words, “Prayer is the first thing, the second thing, the third thing necessary to a minister. Pray, then, pray, pray, pray.”
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
August 30, 2019
Fortress

The Battle to Read Deeply

We think that Philip Yancey is right—we need a “fortress of habits” to support a reading life. The Renovaré Book Club was created to help build it.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
August 28, 2019
Door Opening To Light

Pursuing Holy Obedience

From his enduring classic, A Testament of Devotion, Thomas Kelly offers four steps or guidelines to help us “commit our lives in unreserved obedience to Him.”
Thomas R. Kelly
Thomas R. Kelly
August 26, 2019
09 07 Fénelon Letter

Accept Your Weakness

There is nothing quite like a letter from an old friend. This letter is from a friend and brother whom we have not yet met. But, across the years, his love is palpable and his wisdom sound. Come and savor the words of François Fénelon.
François Fénelon
François Fénelon
August 23, 2019
08 17 Fenelon Presence

Practice Staying in God’s Presence

François Fénelon reminds us here that most of the struggles we face in the with-God life are not giant sins, but rather the seemingly inconsequential peccadillos that gradually drive a wedge between the life we want and the life we lead.
François Fénelon
François Fénelon
August 19, 2019
Sign Person On Steps

Everyday Means of Grace

What does a life that lives out the fruit of the Spirit look like? In this second part of Richard Foster’s “Salvation is for Life,” we meet the ideas that “infusions of divine grace” and “growing in godliness” are keys to the fruitful Christian life.
Richard J. Foster
Richard J. Foster
August 16, 2019
06 30 Holy Sins

Our “Holy” Sins

What is a ‘holy’ sin? Are there indeed sins that afflict Christians more than non-believers? Carolyn takes a look at these insidious slips from right-relationship that keep us from fully living the with-God life.
Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends
August 14, 2019
Opening Out Of Dark Cave

How to Defeat Temptation and Bad Habits

Classics of Christian devotional literature are marked by clarity and profound simplicity. This excerpt from The Imitation of Christ is no exception. It offers practical and timeless advice for dealing with harmful desires.
Thomas à Kempis
Thomas à Kempis
August 12, 2019