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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…

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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…

Join Ruth Haley Barton for Leaders in Conversation Webinar

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Join Ruth Haley Barton on March 22nd at 2:00 EST for a Conversation on Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.…

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Strength of Soul

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Every genuine expression of love grows out of a consistent and total surrender to God.” Martin Luther King, Jr. One…

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What We Believe About Spiritual Transformation

By Ruth Haley Barton |

A Biblical and Theological Perspective Following is a brief summary of the core beliefs that form the foundation of our…

Epiphany: A New Kind of Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for January 6, 2011: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-23; Matthew 2:1-12 “Christians of the future will…

Christmastide: From Waiting to Wonder

By Ruth Haley Barton |

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

The Example of Jesus Christ: Solitude and Silence

By Ruth Haley Barton |

To celebrate the launch of the expanded edition of Invitation to Solitude and Silence we’ve posted a series of video clips…

Advent 4: Joseph and the Walk of Faith

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for December 19, 2010:  Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7; 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 “Sooner or later, if we…

Advent 3: Gifts in the Wilderness

By Ruth Haley Barton |

For December 12, 2010 Ruth Haley Barton “The desert of which I speak is a desert of the spirit: a…

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