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by Ruth Haley Barton (Author)
A Companion Journal for Your Sabbath Journey
Sabbath Journal is a journaling resource designed to help you develop the habit of pausing and reflecting as part of your Sabbath practice. Paired with Ruth Haley Barton's book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, this journal is primarily a blank space for your thoughts, offering 52 prompts at the back of the journal to help guide your Sabbath reflections and engage in honest dialogue with God.
Ruth encourages journaling as a simple and truthful expression, saying, "What you write here does not have to be profound; it just needs to be true. And even after you have finished reading Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, you can keep using this journal as a sacred space to 'say something true to God' as part of your sabbath practice."
What's inside:
- Blank pages for your own journaling, allowing you to reflect at your own pace and in your own words
- A welcome note from Ruth Haley Barton to help set the tone
- 30 pull quotes from Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest scattered throughout for inspiration
- 8 pages of Sabbath prompts at the back, providing guidance for 52 weeks of journaling
Sabbath Journal is your next step in creating life-giving rhythms and replenishing your soul. Use it to embrace rest, reflect deeply, and create meaningful patterns in your life. As you intentionally develop thehabit of pausing, this journal is your next step in replenishment to guide your life's patterns.
Author Biography
Ruth Haley Barton (DD, Northern Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, leaders, and the communities they serve. Trained at the Shalem Institute and the Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies, she is a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, and retreat leader who has served on the pastoral staff of several churches. Ruth is the author of numerous books on the spiritual life, including Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Sacred Rhythms, and Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest.
