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Model of a Life Well Lived From the Foreword to Becoming Dallas Willard Richard Foster reflects on the "human supernova" who changed his life forever: Dallas Willard. In this foreword to Becoming Dallas Willard, Richard shares memories of his friend and why he believes…

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Remembering God’s Provision: A Response to the Coronavirus Crisis As we unexpectedly transition into the volatile and uncertain environment of the coronavirus, how can we navigate it well through the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit? Renovaré President…

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The 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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What is the Spirit-Empowered Life? Daily Devotionals from The Reservoir From The Reservoir, these daily devotionals by Chris Hall dive into the Charismatic Stream.

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What Makes a Job Sacred? Are some callings holier than others? Carolyn Arends explores the question and discovers our view of the gospel and our posture toward work are inextricably linked.

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A Convert’s Conversion "The longer I’ve walked with Jesus," shares Carolyn Arends, "the more I’ve come to see two things. First, my four-year-old conversion was utterly genuine. Second, I am in desperate need of ongoing…

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A Conversational Life with God Hearing God? A daring idea, some would say—presumptuous, perhaps even dangerous. But what if we are made for it? What if the human system simply will not function properly without it?

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The Peculiar Prerequisite for Spiritual Direction Being Broken Can Lead to Holy Openness In his spiritual direction work at prisons, Josh Banner sees Jesus in the inmates because they are "broken, open, humble, and willing"—qualities we all need to create a holy openness to God.

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Open Spaces for Solitude Margaret Campbell writes about carving out time and space for solitude so that we are free to be found by God.

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How to Balance the Intellectual Life with the Spiritual Life Los Angeles Baptist College Commencement Sometimes the intellectual life and spiritual life are needlessly pitted against one another. In this classic commencement speech, Dallas Willard commends us to love God with all our mind.

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How do Our Hearts Grow in Holiness? What are the hallmarks of holiness? Could they be radically different than the ideas of perfect piety and a conscience beyond reproach that immediately spring to mind? Might they rather be found in…

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This Pervasive Self-Deception "Self-deception," Dallas Willard writes in the foreword to Gregg Ten Elshof's I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life, "is a major part of what defeats spiritual formation in Christ."…