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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…

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Catching Our Breath Chris Hall invites us to find unhurried spaces where we can "discern the quiet, insistent voice of God calling us into his wonderful, breathtaking mystery." Come and refresh your soul.

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Ten Counsels in Spiritual Formation Originally published in Reformed Worship, this article gives a radiant vision of formation in the likeness of Jesus Christ—what it is, what “utterly defeats” it, and what will help us abide in…

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Meeting God in Scripture A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Divina Do you struggle to connect with God in Scripture? It's easy to get bogged down in the linguistic, cultural and historical details and to lose sight of the whole point: hearing the voice of Jesus…

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Loving One Another As "those whom God has joined," followers of Christ must love one another and beware of attitudes that breed disunity. These and other exhortations from John Wesley teach us about the loving bonds…

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We Need a Great New Vision of the Church In this classic piece adapted from a 1985 talk, Richard encourages Quaker ministers about the need for a great new vision for the Church.

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When Altar Calls Don’t Work How many times did I need to get saved before truly loving God? What happens when a boy admits that he doesn't love God—but wants to? Jonathan Bailey testifies that "change is possible" in this personal story of his coming to faith.