Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Ruth Haley Barton
Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Ruth Haley Barton
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence
Experiencing God's Transforming Presence

Author: Ruth Haley Barton

Narrator: Ruth Haley Barton

Unabridged: 4 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 09/03/2009


Synopsis

Much of our faith and practice is about words—preaching, teaching, talking with others. Yet all of these words are not enough to take us into the real presence of God where we can hear his voice. This audio book is an invitation to you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. It is an invitation to the adventure of spiritual transformation in the deepest places. It is an invitation to solitude and silence. The beauty of a true invitation is that we really do have a choice about embarking on this adventure. God extends the invitation, but He honors our freedom and will not push Himself where he is not wanted. Instead, he waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?

About The Author

Ruth Haley Barton is founding president of The Transforming Center, www.thetransformingcenter.org, a ministry dedicated to caring for the souls of pastors and Christian leaders. A teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader, she is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life including Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Sacred Rhythms, Invitation to Solitude and Silence, and Longing for More.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Audrey

I was a tiny bit uncomfortable with some of the language the author used, many of which are regularly used in new-age publications by unbiblical "churches"...as a friend mentioned, there's a lot of text in the book and some ideas, that sound a little eastern-mystical, and I definitely don't agree wi......more

Goodreads review by Joanna

I think what is missing is an emphasis on a strong Biblical foundation. It is possible to be “open” to God’s voice and yet fail to drink deeply of His Word and end up more of a heretic than ever, deceiving ourselves. However, I’m putting into practice a little of her suggestions and have found my ti......more

Goodreads review by Ashley

I think I will use this book and refer back to it for the rest of my life. It was full of such helpful thoughts and ideas, and I have adopted a few new concrete practices that I hope will blossom more trust in my heart, and then overflow in more tangible love!! Thankfully, this book did not encourag......more

Goodreads review by Nathan

Some books inform the mind, while others entertain the imagination. This book does something that many attempt, but very few actually accomplish: change the life of the reader. I am convinced that the reason so many people have stopped growing in their faith is not because they are overcome with sin......more