renewal

Reflections to Consider

Forgive Us These Faults by Tim Keller
For decades Kathy and I have profited immensely from the pastoral wisdom of the converted slave trader John Newton. Read More
When Sin Is Grievous and Grace Is Stunning by Tim Keller
I have noticed over the years that some ministries, in their effort to stress holiness of life, do not put… Read More

Language of God, Francis Collins
A graduate of the UNC Medical School, Francis Collins is a geneticist, and head of the Human Genome Project. As… Read More
Total Forgiveness, RT Kendall
This was a valuable resource for me in a time of hurt from a brother in Christ. I could not… Read More

Soul of a Man by Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson ask in this song: Who am I? What does it mean to have a relationship with God?… Read More
My Soul Cries Out in Worship
Over the past ten years, Vicki Yohe has written some of the most popular songs sung in churches. This song… Read More

A conversation on pain and suffering-Dallas Willard and John Ortberg
In November 2011, Dallas Willard visited John Ortberg's church, Menlo Park Presbyterian, for a discussion on pain and suffering. I've… Read More
How to Prepare for Pain and Suffering-an interview with Tim Keller
You wouldn't want someone to hand you this book, because it probably means you're enduring hardship and suffering. But you… Read More

The Lives of the Mystics-an interview with Emilie Griffin +
An interview with Emilie Griffin—author of the new book Wonderful and Dark Is This Road—on the lives of Mystics and how they… Read More
We Shall All Be Reunited by Patty Griffin +
Where is now my father's familyThat was here so long ago?Sitting 'round the kitchen firesideBrightened by the ruddy glow Read More
Doorways into the prayer life by Emilie Griffin +
Emilie Griffin spoke at a 1999 Renovaré International Conference Read More

Freedom of Simplicity, Richard Foster +
In Freedom of Simplicity Foster gently encourages us to see that our identity, our sense of comfort and security must… Read More
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster +
The Path to Spiritual Growth The book on spiritual disciplines. Read More
Spiritual Classics, Richard Foster and Emilie Griffiin +
Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups on the Twelve Spiritual Disciplines Good collection of essays, saints throughout the ages. A… Read More
Prayer by Richard Foster +
A prayer Richard Foster uses when beginning a time of contemplation: By the authority of Almighty God, I surround myself… Read More