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Richard J. Foster

Richard J. Foster

Renovaré Founder

Richard J. Foster

Articles & Essays by Richard J. Foster

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Revival, Renewal, Awakening

Published May, 1995 • Featured May 1, 1995
Richard Foster’s May 1995 Heart to Heart newsletter identifies ​“early signs” of a great new movement of the Holy Spirit, and explains how we can potentially hinder or cooperate with the work of God in our day.
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The Word-Centered Life

Published January, 1995 • Featured January 1, 1995
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Answering the Crisis in Spirituality

Published November, 1994 • Featured November 1, 1994
In this letter from the Renovaré archives, Richard Foster addresses the explosion of counterfeit spiritualities in our time, explaining that ​“a vital spirituality” can only be found in embracing Jesus as Teacher and taking on his yoke of discipleship.
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Tragedy

Published October, 1994 • Featured October 1, 1994
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The Smallest Act

Published July, 1994 • Featured July 1, 1994
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Knight Vision

Published April, 1994 • Featured April 1, 1994
When wrestling with the issues of faithfulness to Christ in the modern world, Richard Foster advises looking at two ideas from two different writers — Puritan John Cotton and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. How can an audience of One and the courage to pursue a vision no matter the cost help? Read on!
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Heart to Heart March 1994

Published March, 1994 • Featured March 1, 1994
A March 1994 Heart to Heart newsletter where Richard Foster talks about his Scripture study in John, writing projects, and continued work on relocating the offices to Colorado.
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Chicago Declaration II

Published January, 1994 • Featured January 1, 1994
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Heart to Heart November 1993

Published November, 1993 • Featured November 23, 1993
A November 1993 Heart to Heart newsletter where Richard Foster talks about the relocation decision to Castle Rock, CO, the Asian Journal, radio schedule, and financial rejoicing.
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Sample Prayers

Published October, 1993 • Featured October 1, 1993
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The Invisible Nature of the Spiritual

Published July, 1993 • Featured July 1, 1993
Richard Foster explains that spiritual reality is hidden from us ​“until we want to see it … want to see it with all our hearts … long for it like the deer longing for flowing streams (Ps. 42:1).”
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Heart to Heart May 1993

Published May, 1993 • Featured May 1, 1993
A May 1993 Heart to Heart newsletter where Richard Foster talks about Renovaré activities, spiritual formation groups, Devotional Classics, receiving 501©3 status, possible relocation, radio possibilities, and encouragement to those bowed low.
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Ancient Rhythm and Special Graces

Published March, 1993 • Featured March 1, 1993
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Compassionate Action

Published January, 1993 • Featured January 1, 1993
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The Renovaré Mission

Published September, 1992 • Featured September 24, 1992
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Grief

Published July, 1992 • Featured July 5, 1992
What can anyone say or do in the face of tragic loss? Richard Foster’s letter from 1992 offers wise counsel on how to stand with people in their grief.
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My Friends Had Become My Prayer

Published January, 1992 • Featured January 1, 1992
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The Sanctity of the Ordinary

Published October, 1991 • Featured October 1, 1991
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The Prayer of Relinquishment

Published July, 1991 • Featured July 1, 1991
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An Open Empty Space

Published April, 1991 • Featured April 1, 1991
In this 1991 Renovaré letter Richard Foster writes, ​“It is time we follow our Leader’s lead.” We learn from Jesus how to carve out time and space for personal retreat where the gifts of solitude can be received.