Description: Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton Barton takes readers into an understanding of seven key spiritual disciplines and practical ideas for incorporating them into daily life. (Practical Life) FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of a 2006 Logos Book Award Do you long for a deep, fundamental change in your life with God? Do you desire a greater intimacy with God? Do you wonder how you might truly live your life as God created you to live it? Spiritual disciplines are activities that open us to God's transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Picking up on the monastic tradition of creating a "rule of life" that allows for regular space for the practice of the spiritual disciplines, this book takes you more deeply into understanding seven key disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. Each chapter includes exercises to help you begin the practices—individually and in a group context. The final chapter puts it all together in a way that will help you arrange your life for spiritual transformation. The choice to establish your own sacred rhythm is the most important choice you can make with your life. Author Biography Ruth Haley Barton is founder of The Transforming Center , a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders. A teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader, she has served on the pastoral staff of several churches including Willow Creek Community Church and is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life including Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Sacred Rhythms, and Invitation to Solitude and Silence. SPANISH BIO: Ruth Haley Barton recibio su educacion y entrenamiento como directora espiritual, lider Table of Contents Introduction 1. Longing for More: An Invitation to Spiritual Transformation 2. Solitude: Creating Space for God 3. Scripture: Encountering God Through Lectio Divina 4. Prayer: Deepening Our Intimacy with God 5. Honoring the Body: Flesh-and-Blood Spirituality 6. Self-Examination: Bringing My Whole Self Before God 7. Discernment: Recognizing and Responding to the Presence of God 8. Sabbath: Establishing Rhythms of Work and Rest 9. A Rule of Life: Cultivating Rhythms for Spiritual Transformation A Note of Gratitude Appendix A: Journeying Together Appendix B: Leading a Group Experience Appendix C: Choosing Spiritual Disciplines that Correspond to Our Needs Notes Review "Too many people are suffering with CFS (Christian Fatigue Syndrome). Ruth Haley Barton is herself a CFS survivor, and she shares here--in a warm and personal yet lucid and thoughtful writing style--how she has been restored to lifes sacred rhythms. My experience mirrors hers, and I will enthusiastically recommend this book widely--both as preventative medicine and as needed therapy."--Brian McLaren, speaker and author of A New Kind of Christian Long Description Logos Book AwardDo you long for a deep, fundamental change in your life with God? Do you desire a greater intimacy with God? Do you wonder how you might truly live your life as God created you to live it? Spiritual disciplines are activities that open us to Gods transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Picking up on the monastic tradition of creating a "rule of life" that allows for regular space for the practice of the spiritual disciplines, this book takes you more deeply into understanding seven key disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. Each chapter includes exercises to help you begin the practices--individually and in a group context. The final chapter puts it all together in a way that will help you arrange your life for spiritual transformation. The choice to establish your own sacred rhythm is the most important choice you can make with your life. Review Text "Blessed is the person who has some voice in her or his life saying what Ruth Haley Barton says. Sacred Rhythms is a book I have treasured." Review Quote "Too many people are suffering with CFS (Christian Fatigue Syndrome). Ruth Haley Barton is herself a CFS survivor, and she shares herein a warm and personal yet lucid and thoughtful writing stylehow she has been restored to lifes sacred rhythms. My experience mirrors hers, and I will enthusiastically recommend this book widelyboth as preventative medicine and as needed therapy." Details ISBN0830833331 Author Ruth Haley Barton Short Title SACRED RHYTHMS Pages 191 Publisher InterVarsity Press Language English ISBN-10 0830833331 ISBN-13 9780830833337 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 248.4 Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-03-31 Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US Subtitle Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States Birth 1960 Residence IL, US Series Transforming Resources DOI 10.1604/9780830833337 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2006-02-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:148745370;
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