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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.

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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…

Praying together for our election

By Transforming Center |

PREPARATION During this election season, we encourage you to find a time to pray with friends and family, people from your church or small group, and maybe even your neighbors.…

Season of Returning: A Leader’s Journey into Lent

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Scripture for Ash Wednesday: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 “Lent is…

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Presidents Day: What We Know for Sure

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. …

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Transforming Worship: Encountering God in Ways that Change Us

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are…

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Christmastide: From Waiting to Wonder

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary Readings for Christmas Eve: Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) for Christmas Day: Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm…

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Advent 4: Joseph And The Walk Of Faith

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary Readings for December 22, 2013: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Advent Calendar (Cycle A) and guidance…

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Advent 3: Gifts In The Wilderness

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary Readings for December 15, 2013: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Advent Calendar (Cycle A) and guidance…

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Advent 2: Joyful Preparations

By Ruth Haley Barton |

If you are joining us for week 2, you might want to also access other eReflections in this Advent series: Read Advent 1—The Importance…

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Advent 1: The Importance of Waking Up

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Dec 01, 2013. Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Rom 13:11-14; Matt 24:36-44 Click for complete Advent calendar (Cycle A) and…

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Pay attention to the soul of your leadership with a FREE series written by Ruth Haley Barton

  • 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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