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The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction

The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction


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Habits form us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy people. We yearn for the freedom of the gospel but remain shackled by our screens and exhausted by our routines. The answer is a rule of life that aligns our habits to our beliefs. The Common Rule's four daily and four weekly habits transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor. Justin Earley provides doable, life-giving practices to find freedom and rest for your soul. This expanded edition now includes study guide questions for individual reflection and group discussion.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Discovering the Freedom of Limitations Part 1: How to Practice the Common Rule What Is a Rule? The Eight Habits of the Common Rule Part 2: The Daily and Weekly Habits Daily Habit 1: Kneeling Prayer at Morning, Midday, and Bedtime Daily Habit 2: One Meal with Others Daily Habit 3: One Hour with Phone Off Daily Habit 4: Scripture Before Phone Weekly Habit 1: One Hour of Conversation with a Friend Weekly Habit 2: Curate Media to Four Hours Weekly Habit 3: Fast from Something for Twenty-Four Hours Weekly Habit 4: Sabbath Epilogue: On Failure and Beauty Resources Habits in a Nutshell Trying One Habit of the Common Rule Trying a Week of the Common Rule Trying a Month of the Common Rule The Common Rule for Congregations A Prayer for Those Trying the Common Rule Habits The Common Rule as a Rule of Life The Common Rule for Different Walks of Life Acknowledgments Questions for Reflection and Discussion Notes

About the Author :
Justin Whitmel Earley is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. Justin and his wife, Lauren, have four sons.

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"Creation is full of holy rhythms of life. There is a way to live that honors and embodies these rhythms. The Common Rule is a beautiful, inviting resource that helps us do just that. It is an important guide to living more deeply rooted in God's life-giving kingdom." "One of the biggest problems among believers today is their lack of discipline. Consequently, they do not live up to the expectations of Jesus as we can see in the decreasing morality in our country. The Common Rule presents a common-sense discipline that any follower of Jesus could use to become a joyful missionary disciple." "Habitually choosing what is best over and above what is loud and urgent has never been more difficult than in a culture of perpetual distraction. 'But where do I begin?' people ask. In this book, Justin Earley offers the answer. Follow his lead, and you will find much of your life handed back to you." "It is encouraging to see a new generation of Christians wrestling with the formative power of habits and rituals. Our patterns of life shape our attitudes and actions more than we may realize. The Common Rule urges us to consider our habits in a new light and to embrace a new way of life in which we self-consciously limit ourselves in order to pursue what is best for us and for our neighbors." "Although I'm a church leader who has known the Lord for decades, I struggle to find space in my days to actually abide in Christ. Instead, I'm tethered to the demands that barrage me through my smartphone. The Common Rule offers a practical way back—not only for individuals but also for churches and small groups." "Books are not meant to be just read. The good ones move you. The great ones change you. I'm now a fan of Justin Whitmel Earley. He's done something that is not so common: he teaches us eight habits that not only change our own lives but more importantly change the lives of those who choose to follow us." "Justin Earley offers a lifeline to every busy, smartphone addicted, distracted person on earth. In his deeply personal and immensely practical book, he inspires us to find a rhythm that will support our most life-giving relationship of all—our friendship with Jesus." "In the spirit of Richard Foster, Eugene Peterson, and so many other reflective authors, this book on the common rule is an exciting contribution to the family God. Each of us needs and longs for a path to deepen our sense of being in this world. So many Christian writers just give us one more self-help book. The Common Rule breaks that mold and serves as a call to deeper intimacy with God." "Justin Whitmel Earley's honest walk through anxiety gives hope to anyone who needs a new way. The Common Rule becomes an accessible way to move forward in your walk with Christ, whether battling anxiety or simply wanting to find Christ at the center of your life. Earley's fresh look at a liturgical life comes off the page and into your daily life. This book is a refreshing reminder that community, shared meals, fasting, praying, silence, and rest all have deep effects on our lives. In a society of fast food and split families, the return to the table is more important than ever. Earley lived the fast-paced world of no margin where everyone has free access to his life, yet in the pages of this book, we see he has found another way–another way for us all." "When someone asks how you're doing and you always find yourself answering, "So busy and crazy," it might be time for a change. The Common Rule offers practical wisdom on how to slowly but deliberately restructure our lives, and it shows us that when we embrace limitations, we paradoxically gain the freedom we long for."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781514006924
  • Publisher: InterVarsity Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press,US
  • Edition: Enlarged edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 480 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1514006928
  • Publisher Date: 14 Mar 2023
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 216
  • Sub Title: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction
  • Width: 140 mm


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