Resources for Freedom of Simplicity
Streams of Living Water by Richard J. Foster
A spiritual history of the Church that explores six traditions of Christian faith and life, examines the contribution of each, and seeks a balanced path to spiritual renewal by combining the best from each tradition or stream.
A Spiritual Formation Workbook by James Bryan Smith with Lynda L. Graybeal
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.
Wilderness Time by Emilie Griffin
Explores the importance of going apart to pray, offers inspiration to get started, and takes the reader through the step-by-step process of creating a retreat.
Spiritual Classics co-edited by Richard J. Foster and Emilie Griffin
Selected excerpts drawn from the heritage of nearly 2,000 years of Christian writing. Based on the Spiritual Disciplines, each reading ends with Scripture, guided reflective questions, exercises, and a meditation.
Embracing the Love of God by James Bryan Smith
Smith distills basic principles of Christian love and provides a new paradigm for relationship with God, self, and others that is based on acceptance and care.
Songs for Renewal by Janet Lindeblad Janzen with Richard J. Foster
A collection of devotions rooted in songs—African-American, American folk, Gospel, traditional, and contemporary hymns and songs—taken from a rich array of Christian traditions.
A Spiritual Formation Journal created by Jana Rea
Designed to accompany A Spiritual Formation Workbook, this book offers space for written reflection and prayer, inspiring quotes, questions, exercises, and worksheets.
The Renovaré Spiritual Formation Bible
Arranged around the theme “The With-God Life,” the New Revised Standard Version text is divided into fifteen periods that form the People of God. Includes introductory material to the Bible and each book, short biographies, notes on the text, and questions and exercises that focus on spiritual growth.