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Richard J. Foster

Richard J. Foster

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Richard J. Foster

Articles & Essays by Richard J. Foster

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The With-God Life

The life we have been created to live is the dynamic, pulsating “with-God life.” And Jesus (in his life, death, and resurrection) has made available to you and to me this “life that is life indeed” (1 Tim. 6:19). Here is a reflection from Richard on living the with-God life.
Journal/Magazine Article

Ready, Set . . . Wait?

Can waiting be the most proactive thing you do all day? This Richard Foster gem says, “Yes!” Come see why.
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10 Counsels on Spiritual Formation, Part One

In the first of a two-part examination, Richard Foster looks at some guidelines we can use when seeking to be formed spiritually. Here, he offers 3 “do nots” for believers longing for the with-God life.
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10 Counsels on Spiritual Formation, Part Two

Here is the second part of Richard Foster’s ten guidelines for spiritual formation, this time with seven “do’s” that will take us deeper into living and sharing the with-God life. With our focus on these ideas, we can go forth boldly into whatever is in store.
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A Season of Simplicity

We are always delighted to welcome Renovaré Board and Ministry Team member Richella Parham back as guest editor. She looks at the antidote to holiday season stress and excess by introducing us to a piece by Richard Foster on Simplicity.
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In Search of Those Bright Red Kettles

Richard Foster shares this gentle reminder to take a moment (or several) to remember the poor during the Christmas season bustle by seeking out those Salvation Army bell-ringers.
Book Excerpt from The Challenge of the Disciplined Life

The Grace of Giving

​Looking at one of the most practical ways to experience the “blessing of blessing,” Richard Foster prescribes a “lavish and joyful giving” as the antidote to low spiritual vitality, dusty words, and hollow, empty prayers.
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Deep-Rooted in Christ: A Conversation Between Richard Foster and Chris Webb

Listen in on a conversation between Richard Foster and Chris Webb as they discuss Joshua Choonmin Kang’s book Deep-Rooted in Christ: The Way of Transformation.
Book Excerpt from Life with God

Freedom From Taking Ourselves Too Seriously

Richard Foster helps us travel light by laying down the weight of our own religious solemnity.
Book Excerpt from Streams of Living Water

The Road to Freedom

Read anew some well-considered words from Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the “four great dimensions of a spiritual life that lead to freedom in all its facets.” Richard Foster introduces us to them in this excerpt from Streams of Living Water