“In “The Cost of Discipleship” Dietrich Bonhoeffer makes it clear that grace is free, but it is not cheap. The grace of God is unearned and unearnable, but if we ever expect to grow in grace, we must pay the price of a consciously chosen course of action which involves both individual and group life. Spiritual growth is the purpose… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share
“Prayer is the human response to the perpetual outpouring of love by which God lays siege to every soul. When our reply… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“And so I urge you to still every motion that is not rooted in the Kingdom. Become quiet, hushed, motionless until you are finally centered. Strip away all excess baggage and nonessential trappings until you have come into the stark reality of the Kingdom of God. Let go of all distractions until you are driven into the Core. Allow God… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share
..the true test of spirituality [is] in the freedom to live among people compassionately…Prayer frees us to be controlled by God. — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
Prayer is the human response to the perpetual outpouring of love by which God lays siege to every soul. — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
In worship an increased power steals its way into the heart sanctuary, an increased compassion grows in the soul. To worship is… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“Every soul belongs to God and exists by His pleasure. God being who and what He is, and we being who and… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
Prayer is - listening for the still small voice of God. Listening with the "ear of our hearts." — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
Over-consumption is a cancer eating away at our spiritual vitals. It distances us from the great masses of broken bleeding humanity. It converts us… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“To believe that God can reach us and bless us in the ordinary junctures of daily life is the stuff of prayer.” — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
There is an old proverb to the effect that 'all those who open their mouths, close their eyes!' The purpose of silence and solitude is to be able to see and hear. Control rather than no noise is the key to silence. James saw clearly that the person who could control his tounge is perfect (James 3:1-12). Under the Discipline… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share
It is an occupational hazard of devout folk to become stuffy bores. This should not be. Of all people, we should be the most… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“Lord God, you deserve my best. Forgive me for the times I have offered you only the dregs, whether it be half-heartedly muttered prayers or only the money I know I can do without. Help me to remember that there is no better resting place for my heart and indeed all my possessions than with you. Help me to trust… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share
Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant satisfaction is a primary spiritual problem. — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“I want to mention one other reason why we shy away from commitment. It is, very simply, the fear that we will not be able to fulfill our covenant. We may have made commitments in the past that we were not able to fulfill—perhaps a marriage vow or a promise to our children. Or it could have been something far… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share
“It is one thing to act like a servant; it is quite another to be a servant.” — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
“we hold on so tightly to the good that we do know that we cannot receive the greater good that we do not know.… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
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