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Reflections on the Soul of Leadership

Written by Ruth Haley Barton, each reflection provides spiritual guidance and encouragement for those seeking to be in God for the world.

Epiphany – There and Back Again: An Unexpected Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14;  Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany (Cycle C) and guidance for using the lectionary “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver…

photo of a night sky reflecting on a still late with a sliver of sunrise peaking through the horizon.

Advent Week 3: A Time for Courage

By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun |

Lectionary Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Advent Calendar (Cycle C) and guidance for using the lectionary In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis…

The Prayer of Lament: What To Do When We Don’t Know What To Do

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Our only hope is to march ourselves to the throne of God and in loud lament cry out the pain…

The Deeper Journey for Leaders: From the False Self to the True Self

By Dr. M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. |

“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Paul in Colossians 3 Once I asked…

A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation

By Dr. M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. |

“The way to spiritual wholeness lies in an increasingly faithful response to the One whose purpose shapes our path, whose grace redeems our…

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Sweet Hours of Prayer: How Fixed-Hour Prayer Nourishes the Soul

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“At last I believe life itself is a prayer, and the prayers we say shape the lives we live, just…

Transforming Center and IVP Partner to Carry on Legacy of M. Robert Mulholland Jr.

By Transforming Center |

The Transforming Center is honored to steward the work of Dr. M. Robert Mulholland, Jr (1936-2015) by offering two of…

Choosing to Walk Together: Encountering the Risen Christ on the Road of Life

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The Lord is risen!  He is risen, indeed!” Luke’s account of Resurrection Sunday includes the story of two dazed and…

Holy Week: An Invitation to Walk with Christ

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Guidance on using the lectionary. Lectionary readings for the Liturgy of the Palms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-20; Luke 19:28-40 Lectionary readings…

A Cruciform Journey into the Cruciform God

By Dr. M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. |

Guidance on using the lectionary. Lectionary readings for March 13, 2016: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 But God…

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  • Reflections written for spiritual leaders delivered over 4 weeks each Saturday morning
  • Includes guidance to listen to what your soul wants to say to God and what God wants to say to your soul
  • Every reflection includes a recording by Ruth that goes deeper into topic.
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