{"title":"Ruth Hayley Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuth Hayley Barton offers a profound exploration of spiritual life, inviting readers into the practices of solitude and contemplative silence. Her works gently guide those seeking deeper connection with their faith and a richer inner spiritual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e tradition, Barton’s writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, nurturing a reflective journey for anyone drawn to sustained prayer and mindful living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"invitation-to-solitude-and-silence-by-ruth-hayley-barton-9780281085781","title":"Invitation to Solitude and Silence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Haley Barton's award-winning, practical introduction to the spiritual practice of silence and solitude is an invitation to you to journey into the real presence of God and hear his voice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the Christian faith is about words—preaching, teaching, talking with others. Yet, the hectic demands and noise of daily modern life can drown out God's words and keep us from fully meeting him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the story of Elijah the prophet as inspiration and example, \u003cem\u003eInvitation to Solitude and Silence\u003c\/em\u003e explores the power of quietness and stillness in connecting with God. Filled with practical exercises that draw on Ruth's own experience, it encourages and challenges us to rethink how we see silence and solitude and to use them to invite God deeper into our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvitation to Solitude and Silence\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for anyone looking for spiritual disciplines to help them connect more fully with God and practices to aid their spiritual formation. Ruth's gentle wisdom will expand your idea of what prayer can be and help you find time to rest and renew your faith so that your relationship with God is strengthened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelpful and hopeful, this book is a reminder that God does not push himself where he is not wanted but waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147324371180,"sku":"9780281085781","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780281085781-invitation-to-solitude-and-silence.jpg?v=1786448814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ruth-hayley-barton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}