Description: 'Ruth Haley Barton offers much wise, sane, concrete help for people who are ready for the 'more' of God amidst their busy lives, and want a better way to arrange their lives to receive God's transforming presence. She clearly spells out an excellent rhythm of classical spiritual practices that can keep us open and available to God's transforming actions in and among us. She grounds these practices in our own deepest desires, connecting those desires with God's desire for our well-being. She shares some of her own personal experiences as a sometimes struggling Christian in an honest and inspiring way. She gives very helpful guidelines for using the book within a group of people who are seeking to create better conditions in their lives to receive God's transforming presence.
Brief description: Ruth Haley Barton recibió su educación y entrenamiento como directora espiritual, líder de retiros, y maestra en la Facultad Wheaton en Illinois, en el Seminario Northern en Lombard, Illinois y el Instituto de Estudios Pastorales de la Universidad Loyola en Chicago. Es presidente fundadora del Centro Transformador, profesora auxiliar en la Escuela Universitaria de Graduados Wheaton, el Seminario Northern y la Escuela Universitaria de Graduados Mars Hill. Además, es autora de recursos de formación espiritual y de varios libros incluyendo, Momentos Sagrados y Una invitación al silencio y quietud. Ruth, su esposo Chris y su familia residen en el área de Chicago.