31. How A River Runs Through It Teaches Us About Grace

What if grace has a rhythm?

In this teaching on Psalm 46, John Ortberg explores stillness, spiritual disciplines, grace, and the river of life that flows throughout Scripture.

Drawing from A River Runs Through It, John shares a powerful picture of spiritual formation through the practice of learning God's rhythms.

This episode explores:
- Psalm 46 and God's presence
- The purpose of spiritual disciplines
- Grace as power, not merely forgiveness
- The river in Eden and Revelation
- Jesus as the source of living water
- The practice of stillness
- Learning the rhythm of grace

Featuring reflections from:
- Norman Maclean
- Dallas Willard

Scriptures:
- Psalm 46
- Genesis 2
- John 7
- Revelation 22

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📚 Today's Resources:
Norman MacLean, A River Runs Through It, and Other Stories

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00:00 The Rhythm of Grace
00:24 A River Runs Through It
00:56 All Good Things Come by Grace
01:24 Learning God's Rhythms
02:09 The Metronome & Spiritual Formation
03:19 There Is a River
04:14 The River in Eden
04:40 The River in Revelation
05:20 Jesus and the Water of Life
06:06 Grace Is More Than Forgiveness
07:28 Grace as Power
08:16 The River Is Jesus
09:04 Seeking Power Without Grace
09:49 Be Still and Know That I Am God
10:17 Practicing the Pause
11:05 “I Am Haunted by Waters”
12:31 There Is a River
12:39 Be Still