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Spiritual Disciplines Index: Submission The Spiritual Disciplines Index is a selective, topical index is designed to help readers get a picture of the with-God life presented in the Bible.

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What is True Devotion? In the opening chapter to his work, Introduction to the Devout Life, Francis de Sales explores the nature of true devotion. He believes that "devotion is simply a spiritual activity and liveliness…

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Walking By Faith ​​Renovaré published an Advent devotional in 2013 filled with thoughtful pieces by some of our dearest friends. One of these is most certainly Mimi Dixon, who joins us to share her Second Sunday…

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The Foundation of All Other Virtues Marlena Graves introduces us to a short, powerful piece by Christian mystic, John of Ruysbroeck. Here he lays out the case for humility's being the foundation of every other virtue and Christ's being…

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“God, what do you think about me?” from The Making of an Ordinary Saint Nathan Foster tells the story of how God's love became the central reality that reshaped his identity and propelled him into a life of spiritual renewal.

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On the Imitation of Christ Perspectives Newsletter Vol. 11 No. 1 De imitatione Christi is our highest aspiration as believers. Richard Foster offers personal anecdote, scriptural insight, and praxis in this reflection on imitating Christ.

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Animal Friends How does a child's theology take shape? In Savoring Childhood, Grace Pouch writes that time in nature helps young people to form a healthy image of God and his kingdom, learn to pay attention, and…

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Get Alone From the sermon, ​“Solitude, Silence, and Submission” In this excerpt from an 1896 sermon, C.H. Spurgeon urges us to “Get alone” for some part of each day in order to see ourselves and the world in the light of God’s reality.

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Consecration From How to Fast  "One decisive yes in fasting is a definitive no to anything in our thoughts, attitudes, and appetites misaligned with Him," writes Reward Sibanda.

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What Is Imagination? In her book Reclaiming Quiet, Sarah Clarkson asks “what is imagination?” and uses an allegory from a George MacDonald fairy story to unpack the answer.