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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.…

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Pentecost: Celebrating the “Spirit” in Spiritual Transformation

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34; I Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 This week we celebrate Pentecost—the incarnate and risen Christ…

When Resurrection Takes Time

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The way of possibility is the way of going through.” John S. Dunne It’s a good thing Easter is a…

Flesh-and-Blood Spirituality: Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Practice

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The Christian practice of honoring the body is born of the confidence that our bodies are made in the image…

Sacred Rhythms DVD Curriculum reviews

By Jeffery James |

Below are some early reviews of the new Sacred Rhythms DVD Curriculum. Don’t miss the special offer Zondervan is offering…

Good Friday Prayer Vigil Response

By Jeffery James |

On Good Friday over 400 people around the world (including those who will attend our service) will be praying together using…

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Holy Week: Practicing the Most Sacred Rhythm of All

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Nothing that has not died will be resurrected.” C.S. Lewis I remember leading a retreat for pastors some years ago in…

An Invitation to Pray on Good Friday

By Jeffery James |

“Who can stay awake in this night of God? Who will not be as if paralyzed by it? Christ’s struggle…

Lent 2011: The Wilderness Within

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The spiritual journey is not a career or a success story.  It is a series of humiliations of the false…

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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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