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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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"Thank you, Daddy."

Almost 40 years ago, Richard Foster wrote this sweet reflection upon an afternoon with his son, Nathan. We invite you to enjoy anew this timeless offering on the importance of gratitude.
Book Excerpt from The Prayer God Answers

The Prayer God Answers: A Reflection

Richard Foster wrote a reflection on Eberhard Arnold’s classic The Prayer God Answers in a new edition from Plough Publishing. We are delighted to offer some of his thoughts to you in this excerpted piece.
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A Life of Unhurried Peace and Power

Richard Foster writes, “The goal of salvation is not to get us into heaven. Properly understood, heaven is not a goal at all, but a destination.” This treasured piece reminds us that salvation that is not only for life yet to come, but for life here and now.
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A Life of Grace and Godliness

What does a life that lives out the Fruits 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.
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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.
Book Excerpt from Streams of Living Water

The Great Beacon of Social Justice: Shalom

This week, we welcome Renovaré Board and Ministry Team member Juanita Rasmus as our guest editor. She will be guiding us through the concept of shalom—“wholeness, unity, and balance.” Today, she starts us out with Richard Foster in this excerpt from Streams of Living Water.
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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.”
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.