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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.

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Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with Nouwen’s Own Words Thought-provoking words from renowned spiritual writer, Henri J. M. Nouwen, lead readers along a journey of conversion during Lent and Easter week. These periods of penance and celebration, lavish…

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Understanding the Means This excerpt from the Life with God Spiritual Formation Bible unpacks how Spiritual Disciplines are the practical ways, the means, by which we grow in grace.

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Spiritual Disciplines Index: Sacrifice We have broken out the topics in the Spiritual Disciplines Index for your convenience. The Bible has many references to sacrifice—deliberately forsaking the security of satisfying our own needs with…

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Spiritual Disciplines Index: Fasting We have broken out the topics in the Spiritual Disciplines Index for your convenience. From the earliest days of Israel through Revelation, God has used fasting as a way to draw his people near.

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Spiritual Disciplines Index: Chastity We have broken out the topics in the Spiritual Disciplines Index for your convenience. Reflect upon the value of chastity with these verses from Scripture.

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The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage Jan van Ruysbroeck—three of whose most important works are here for the first time presented to English readers—is the greatest of the Flemish mystics, and must take high rank in any list of…