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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…

Part 3: Martin Luther King series

Part 3: Love in Action

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony Part 2: Inner Strength for Outer Action “Every genuine expression of love grows out…

Transforming Center website nominated for Best Marketing in Wheaton Chamber’s Gamon Awards

By Transforming Center |

We are proud to announce that the Transforming Center website has been nominated for Best Marketing in Wheaton Chamber’s Gamon…

Part 2: Martin Luther King series

Part 2: Inner Strength for Outer Action

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony “Admitting the weighty problems and staggering disappointments, Christianity affirms that God is able to…

Part 1: Martin Luther King series

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony

By Ruth Haley Barton |

We shall meet your physical force with soul force.  Do to us what you will, and we shall continue to…

Seeing Stars: The Epiphany of Our Lord

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Epiphany, January 6:  Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12 “They set out; and…

With Gratitude

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Dear Friend, God’s richest blessings to you in this New Year! As we begin 2012, my heart is full of…

Celebrating Incarnation

By Transforming Center |

Lectionary readings for December 25, 2011: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1: 1-4,(5-12); John 1:1-14 “The Word became flesh and…

Christmas Eve: The Nativity of Our Lord

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for December 24, 2011: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) “For the grace of 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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