Spiritual Formation Articles

Broken and Whole

Steve Macchia encourages us to own, rather than reject, our brokenness, and release it into the hands of a very loving heavenly Father.

Steve Macchia

July 16, 2021

How to Live with Open Hands

Using the first Beatitude of Jesus as a guide, Mark Scandrette invites us to move from close-handed worry to open-handed trust.

Mark Scandrette

June 25, 2021

A New Reformation

A reformation of the heart, Richard Foster writes, “centers on the work of spiritual formation, that is, the formation of the human spirit by the Spirit of God.”

Richard J. Foster

June 18, 2021

Why the World Is a Perfectly Safe Place to Be

Carolyn Arends invites us to agree with Scripture and “replace worst-case scenario thinking by anticipating the future God intends for His creation.”

Carolyn Arends

June 11, 2021

Philosopher J.P. Moreland knows firsthand how debilitating anxiety can be. In this excerpt from Finding Quiet, he shares what anxiety is, steps we can take to combat it, and how it may be an opportunity for formation.

J.P. Moreland

June 11, 2021

What is Spiritual Direction?

What is spiritual direction and how do you choose a spiritual director?

Richard J. Foster & Renovaré Team

June 4, 2021

How We Order our Hearts

How can we rightly order our hearts to love well what is worthy of love? And can we do this in a way that opens the door to spiritual transformation, rather than being just another self-help or time-management system? Carolyn Arends looks at how letting go may be the key to finding order.

Carolyn Arends

June 3, 2021

What to Do When Serving God Becomes a Burden

We’re “blessed to be a blessing.” But, what if you’re at the end of your blessing rope, so to speak, and feel you have nothing left to give? This classic piece from Hannah Whitall Smith offers wise advice.

Hannah Whitall Smith

May 21, 2021

Following Jesus and Living in the Kingdom

In an insightful interview, Dallas Willard addresses imbalances sometimes present in evangelical and charismatic contexts and points us toward life in the Kingdom of God.