Crafting a Rule of Life

An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way

Stephen A. Macchia , Mark Buchanan (Foreword)

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All of us have an unwritten personal rule of life. We wake at certain times, get ready for our days in particular ways, use our free time for assorted purposes and practice rhythms of work, hobbies, and worship. There is already a rule in place that you are following. Isnt it time to give up your unwritten rule and prayerfully write one that more closely matches the heartbeat of God? In this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your own rule of life in community. It is a process that takes time and concerted effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the basic disciplines of Scripture, prayer and reflection in a small group context you will be lead forward in a journey toward Christlikeness. The invitation is transformational, so brace yourself for sweet release. By letting go and trusting God, you will receive the gift of life in its fullest and richest form.

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ISBN: 9780830869763
Producer:
InterVarsity Press
EAN: 9780830869763
Weight: 0.001kg
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File size: 1.2MB
Release Date: 24.03.2012
Language: English

Book contents

Foreward by Mark Buchanan Introduction: Crafting a Personal Rule of Life 1. Roles: What Are My Primary Relationships? 2. Gifts: What Are My God-Given Gifts, Talents and Temperament? 3. Desires: What Are My Deepest Longings and Core Values? 4. Vision: What Is the Intentional Passion God Has Planted in Me? 5. Mission: What Am I Currently Doing to Pursue My Vision? Personal Rule of Life Statements 6. Time: Spiritual Priorities 7. Trust: Relational Priorities 8. Temple: Physical Priorities 9. Treasure: Financial Priorities 10. Talent: Missional Priorities Weaving Together Your Personal Rule of Life 11. Commitment to the Body of Christ 12. Context of a Spiritual Community Conclusion: An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way Resources for Creating a Communal Rule of Life Suggested Reading on Church History Notables Four Individuals Crafting Their Personal Rule of Life Acknowledgments Notes

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Mark Buchanan

Stephen A. Macchia

Stephen A. Macchia (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., a ministry which focuses on the spiritual formation needs of leaders and the spiritual discernment processes of leadership teams in local church and parachurch ministry settings nationwide. He is also the director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and previously served for fourteen years as president of Vision New England. Macchia is the author of ten books, including and .