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Response-ability Why contemplation is not just for contemplatives Carolyn Arends writes how her experiences as a young mom and musician helped her listen for God’s invitations to tweak spiritual practices. The adage is true—when practicing spiritual disciplines, we…

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God-Soaked Life Discovering a Kingdom Spirituality God's presence permeates our lives and activities. His song of delight reverberates throughout all he has created. As we open our ears to that song, we hear the truth of the gospel spoken to our…

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The Jesus Way of Life "Jesus Christ calls all peoples everywhere to be his disciples. And disciples are those who intend to live their lives as Jesus would live them if Jesus were them." Richard Foster examines this Jesus…

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Interior Castle A masterpiece of spiritual literature, this sixteenth-century work was inspired by a mystical vision that came upon the revered Teresa of Avila, one of the most gifted and beloved religious figures…

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Taste the Soup Carolyn Arends offers us an encouraging piece for anyone who's ever been burned-out (or just burned) by their own church community. In dealing with the frailties and foibles of our fellow congregants…

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The Most Important Job In this pre-Pentecost (or anytime) piece, James Bryan Smith (and Dallas Willard) explain why praying for the success of other churches than one's own is important and powerful.

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The Quiet Power of a Transformed Life Eighteenth Century Quaker John Woolman Richard Foster gives us a glimpse of John Woolman, a life shaped by scripture and attuned to the divine promptings of the Spirit.

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How Significant Books Become Good Friends A 1983 article in which Richard Foster recalls the books that were faithful guides on his "pilgrimage of mind and soul."

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A Holy Inactivity Could inactivity, in the company of the Good Shepherd, be holy? Brother Lawrence takes us into the practice of the presence of God with this excerpt from his writings.

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Practical Ideas for Experiencing the Renewal of Worship "Worship is critical to exercising ourselves unto Godliness," Richard Foster writes in this classic piece. Here he offers practical advice for God's people to experience anew the complete joy of…

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An Interview with Eugene Peterson by Richard J. Foster The Re-emergence of Spiritual Theology As we look at luminaries of the faith who steady us and guide us in the way of Jesus, Richard Foster and Eugene Peterson shine brightly. Here we get a glimpse behind the scenes of Eugene’s writing…

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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.