Longing for More: A Woman's Path to Transformation in Christ (Paperback)

by Ruth Haley Barton (Author), Lynne Hybels (Foreword)
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Product Description

Ruth Haley Barton believes that what lies underneath much of the confusion and dissatisfaction many Christian women experience in life is a longing for freedom not the freedom to do as we please, but the freedom to discover our full identity in Christ and use our gifts to serve God.

With wisdom and charity Barton's exhilarating book explores the many areas of a woman's life that need the freeing touch of Christ such as vocation, relationships, spirituality, identity, sexuality, singleness, marriage and motherhood. Avoiding both feminist and fundamentalist trappings, she affirms our longings as important markers which point us toward God's renewing love. Barton's honesty, biblical insight, practical examples and loving encouragement combine to form a powerful, empowering book that will transform the way you live out your identity and purpose in God's kingdom.

Market/Audience

• People interested in spiritual formation
• Women

Endorsements

"I see dozens of women who are walking a straight line to frustration and bitterness. Longing for More really could bring them freedom. Ruth Haley Barton offers a straight line a narrow but liberating way to joy in the Spirit." DR. LARRY CRABB, author of Shattered Dreams and The Pressure's Off

"To women and men who are confused by the welter of conflicting definitions of gender, roles and sexuality that is currently thrown at them, the author offers excellent, biblically grounded guidance for the development of authentic Christian womanhood." DR. GILBERT BILEZIKIAN, professor emeritus of biblical studies, Wheaton College, and author of Beyond Sex Roles

Features and Benefits

• Foreword by Lynne Hybels
• Relates to women's lives and the pressures they face
• Includes exercises for individual spiritual formation and questions for small group use

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (June 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830835067
• ISBN-13: 978-0830835065
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #247,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, But Not Great!, August 13, 2008

By	R. DuPar "Lover of Books, Nature and Many Things" (Goleta, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Barton tries to help women deal with feelings of dissatisfaction by finding freedom in who we are in Christ. She presents case for women being gifted and called by God. She thinks some church and social structure leads to women suppressing and not using these gifts. She covers topics such as identity, vocation, relationships, spirituality, singleness/marriage, sexuality, and motherhood. She believes we all have a calling that lives itself out in all these areas.

I think that was a good book, but not GREAT (as suggested by a friend). Some of the chapters felt redundant when read 2 per week for a group. It might have been a better fast read. It might also apply more to older women in a different part of the country (I am 32 and live in California).