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articleThe Formation of Christian Character From W.S. Bruce’s 1908 book, The Formation of Christian Character, this buried gem of wisdom outlines why the words “Christian” and “character” can’t be separated.William Stratton BruceRead Article
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Renovaré WeeklyNovember 6, 2020 Character “Our character is that internal, overall structure of the self that is revealed by our long-run patterns of behavior and from which our actions more or less automatically arise.”Explore
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Renovaré WeeklySeptember 4, 2020 Defrosted Over the years, pain and disappointment can turn down the soul’s thermostat until, before you know it, your heart is cold and hesitant to take the risks required by love. It’s like the frog in a pot…Explore
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articleListen to the Groans "Many people see the injustice in the world as a reason to give up on faith," writes Carolyn Arends, "but the irony is, when we decry injustice, our hearts resonate with the heart of God more than we…
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articleThe God Who Sees Me Finding Our Safety and Affirmation in God Every human being desires to be known and affirmed—a desire that only our Maker can deeply fulfill. With honesty and vulnerability, Jill Weber shares how an awareness of being seen by God changes…
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Cosmos from Chaos: How can creativity help us and the world in unsettled times?Webinar ReplayAre the arts and creativity “essential services?” Recording artist and author Andrew Peterson, poet and author Luci Shaw, and recording artist and Renovaré Director of Education Carolyn Arends say yes, and they will be discussing why and how…
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Renovaré WeeklyMay 8, 2020 The Way Things Really Are As a professor of philosophy and a student of Jesus, Dallas Willard spent his life exploring and transcribing reality to help the rest of us access it more deeply. Seven years ago today his knowledge…Explore
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Renovaré WeeklyMay 1, 2020 Honest Self-Examination Minus the Shame When sin is the focus of our self-examination, despair follows. But when we, guided by the Holy Spirit, look honestly at our sin while maintaining focus on Jesus—on his presence and love toward…Explore
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Why Vices Glitter in Stressful Times (And What to Do About It)Webinar ReplayWhen old vices resurface during hard times, how do we instead choose life-giving habits? Author Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung joins Chris Hall and Carolyn Arends in this free webinar, Tuesday, April 28 at 1pm EDT.
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Renovaré WeeklyApril 24, 2020 Stress and Formation Sometimes under stress we return to old habits of thought and action. Jesus always wants better for us—sometimes better than we want for ourselves. He's present both in the moment to guide us and out…Explore
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Renovaré WeeklyApril 3, 2020 Awakening and Lament Holy Week is upon us, and never more have we needed a God who is intimately acquainted with human suffering.Explore
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articleThe Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Three Personal Stories from the Charismatic Stream Early in his faith journey, Chris Hall was taught that many of the gifts of the Spirit had ceased. Gradually a new openness to the Holy Spirit developed and he decided to dip his toe into the…
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