[Ep 120] [Book Recommendation] Invitation to Retreat by Ruth Haley Barton

This year, I am doing a monthly episode where I share a book recommendation with you, because I love to read, and I bet you do, too!  This month, it's Invitation to Retreat, by Ruth Haley Barton. And it fits in perfectly with some of our topics this summer as we take a closer look at spiritual practices that help us stay close to God, even when life is hard or heavy.  Just a couple of weeks ago, we talked a little bit about journaling—specifically, how to journal in front of others. And next week, we're going to talk about sleep as a spiritual practice. "Sleep?" you ask. Yep. Sleep. I can't wait to share about that one with you.  For now, let's dive into why I recommend the book Invitation to Retreat to you—and learn a little more about Christian retreats in the process. Kari   RELATED EPISODES & RESOURCES: ·       Episode 56: How to Create a Personal Spiritual Retreat (And Reflections on My Own) ·       Episode 94: Entering the Silence and Stillness with God: A Conversation with Blogger and Writer Celia Miller ·       Episode 118: Tips for Journaling in Front of Others ·       Podcast: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership ·       Transforming Center: Find more resources, including retreats and spiritual directors ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 Ways to Encounter God on the Pages of Your Journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection