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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.…

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…

Advent 4: Mary and the Prayer of Indifference

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for December 18, 2011: 2 Samuel 7: 1-11,16; Luke 1:46b-55; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Then Mary said, “Here…

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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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