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Devotional Classics Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups Fifty-two readings from classic Christian devotional writers that are accompanied by a meditation, linked Bible passage, questions, and exercises. Revised 2005.

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What Your Soul Needs An excerpt from James Bryan Smith's newest book takes a look at how God restores the human soul.

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A Spiritual Formation Workbook Small Group Resources for Nurturing Christian Growth A beginning workbook for spiritual formation groups that provides guidelines for starting a group, study plans for the first nine sessions, and a questionnaire that maps the way ahead.

Richard Foster Recommends 12 Spiritual Formation Classics A Lifetime-Deep Starter Kit from Renovaré’s Founder Engage the Great Conversation about the growth of the soul by slowly reading these books recommended by Renovaré's founder.

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The Jogging Monk and the Exegesis of the Heart James Bryan Smith tells the story of how he came to read Scripture by "listening to the text, reflecting on it, asking not merely what it means, but what it is asking of me, what it is asking me to…

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On Suffering: An Interview with James Bryan Smith and Bill Vaswig In this 2005 interview, Renovaré team member James Bryan Smith and William Vaswig (now deceased) described their experiences of suffering, disappointment, and spiritual growth.

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A Place to Stand The Theology Behind the Renovaré Covenant Learn the history of the Renovaré Covenant, especially the theology and thought poured into every word, in this essay from Richard Foster.

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Becoming Dallas Willard The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower In Gary W. Moon’s candid and inspiring biography, we read how Willard became the person who partnered with Richard Foster to inspire some of the most influential books on spirituality of the last…

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An Infusion of the Holy Spirit What is the Incarnational Tradition? How can the Holy Spirit infuse our material world to unite the physical and the spiritual? Join us for an exploration from A Spiritual Formation Workbook of the Incarnational Tradition and the many…

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Longing to be Known James Bryan Smith, reflects on the kind of intimacy that comes from having shared spiritual goals.

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The Renovaré Covenant: Legacy and Invitation Richella Parham, Renovaré Board and Ministry Team member, shares a little bit about the history of the Renovaré Covenant with us.