FAITH NEWS SERVICE – GILBERT, AZ — What if the Spirit of God has been pursuing you all along—through your pain, your poverty, your silence, and your wonder? In her stunning new book, “The Haunting of the Holy: Reflections on the Spirit’s Unexpected Pursuit,” author and poet Sari Butler invites readers into a sacred encounter with the relentless love of the Holy Spirit.
With lyrical prose and piercing honesty, Butler reveals how divine beauty often hides within our brokenness. Through intimate reflections drawn from childhood memories, personal struggle, and quiet revelation, she uncovers the mystery of a God who meets us not in our perfection—but in our poverty of spirit. Each story shimmers with the tension between ache and grace, light and darkness, emptiness and fullness.
“Although it is not a step-by-step guide,” the author says, “my goal for the reader is to develop the ability to see their own experiences through the lens of the Spirit’s presence, Who woos us to a closer relationship to God. In other words, to be affected by the sacred—to be constantly aware of the presence of the Spirit moving in our hearts and lives.”
Readers will recognize themselves in Butler’s hauntingly beautiful reflections—moments where the veil thins, where heaven brushes earth, and where grace transforms even the most fragile heart into a place of encounter.
Early readers have called “The Haunting of the Holy” “prose that is almost poetry in its beauty and power” (Michael Card) and “a bold portrait of God that will change your life forever” (Dwight K. Nelson).
A must-read for anyone longing to discern the quiet movements of the Holy Spirit in everyday life, “The Haunting of the Holy” speaks to the heart of every believer who has ever asked, “Where is God in this?”
Sari Butler’s paperback will be available on November 4, 2025; with the e-book free to download on Amazon for 5 days through November 8, 2025. Early readers are already sharing how much “The Haunting of the Holy” has touched them:
Garry Sudds
5 Stars Review for The Haunting of the Holy: Reflections on the Spirit’s Unexpected Pursuit
With each chapter, Sari goes deep into her heart and discovers her heavenly Father waiting patiently for her to show up. Through each Spirit inspired experience, the message is clear … YOU ARE LOVED … and can risk loving others.
Janice Delphin
5 Stars A Beautiful Testament to the Spirit of Grace
Such a beautifully written testament to the blessing of the Holy Spirit—including whispers of the Spirit of Grace’s infinite love for us, awareness of His gentle nudges, and His relentless pursuit of our hearts, from the young to the mature. Sari Butler takes us on a poetic, transparent, and sacred journey.
For interviews or speaking engagements, contact: Sari Butler sari@saributler.com
Website: www.saributler.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Seasoned educator turned author, Sari Butler, brings a unique blend of multicultural upbringing and diverse teaching experience to her writing. Graduating from Andrews University with a BA in English and a MA in Counseling, Sari has devoted over three decades to nurturing young minds. Since retirement, Sari fills her time with enjoying God’s presence in vast ways: beachcomber, pilot, and fiber artist where she uses wool to create landscape art which are embed into reclaimed wood frames. You can discover more about Sari on Instagram: @thescarletlamb or at www.saributler.com.
