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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." (Alan Fadling, president and founder, Unhurried Living)"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." (Michael Timmis, former chairman of Prison Fellowship Ministries, member of the board of Alpha International and The New Canaan Society)"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." (John Stonestreet, president of The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview)"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." (Trevin Wax, director for Bibles and reference at LifeWay Christian Resources, author of This Is Our Time: Everyday Myths in Light of the Gospel)"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 smart phone. The Common Rule offers a practical way back―not only for individuals but also for churches and small groups." (Karen Heetderks Strong, senior director, The Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, Virginia)"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." (Tommy Spaulding, author of The Heart-Led Leader and It's Not Just Who You Know)"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." (Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church, Vancouver, BC, author of Survival Guide for the Soul)"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." (Gary Bradley, The Navigators)"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." (Diana M. Shiflett, pastor of spiritual formation, Naperville Covenant Church, author of Spiritual Practices in Community)"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." (John Dyer, author of From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology)"I'm thankful for the Common Rule because it is a practical tool to save me from the tyranny of machine-like productivity. The book and practices remind me that I am a human being and not a human doing. Read this book and save yourself from the tyranny!" (David M. Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, coauthor of Race, Class, and the Kingdom of God)"In the present age, we are settling to be informed when the call is to be transformed. I'm no Luddite, but we must rethink the way technology and busyness are affecting our loves. The Common Rule not only has incredible practical advice for daily and weekly rhythms, it also opens our eyes to see the water we're swimming in. Every church should consider using this as a resource for formation." (AJ Sherrill, author of Enneagram and the Way of Jesus, lead pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan)"This is a wonderfully practical book. But even more, it is a beautiful one―full of glimpses of the life we were made for and the simple choices that can take us in that direction. The habits described here and the wisdom they embody are the path toward sanity in a frenetic world." (Andy Crouch, author of The Tech-Wise Family and Culture Making)"The Common Rule is an engaging, relevant, and transforming guide for cultivating spiritual discipline amid the distractions and attractions of life and the daily pressures and challenges of just getting by. The spiritual practices Justin offers are not simply habits and forms adapted for modern life but are habits and forms developed in the painful crucible of personal experience. This book is worth reading and its ways worth pursuing." (Ron Nikkel, president emeritus, Prison Fellowship International)"I love the practicality of this book. Justin Whitmel Earley understands and embodies the reality that we show what we love and value by the daily habits of our lives." (Mark Scandrette, author of Free and Practicing the Way of Jesus, and coauthor of Belonging and Becoming)
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About the Author
Justin Whitmel Earley (JD, Georgetown University) 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. He previously spent several years in China as the founder and general editor of The Urbanity Project and as the director of Thought and Culture Shapers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through arts. He and his wife, Lauren, have four sons and live in Richmond, Virginia.
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Product details
Paperback: 204 pages
Publisher: IVP Books (February 19, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830845607
ISBN-13: 978-0830845606
Product Dimensions:
5.4 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.8 out of 5 stars
66 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#2,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
I’ve been paying attention to the author’s work on habits since it was just a PDF he created and sent around to his friends. What has become The Common Rule has evolved from a personal attempt to live a saner life into a set of simple but powerful ideas that have helped me, personally, to live as I was designed to and to love God and love the people in my life better. Having those habits refined and presented in such a captivating and accessible way is a blessing, and one I’ve already shared with many others.Having previously learned and tried implementing most of the practices outlined in the book, I was particularly impressed by the appendices, which offer more detail about each of the habits. The section suggesting applications of the habits for different kinds of people (skeptics, families, artists, etc.) will be helpful even for those who don’t fit neatly into any of those categories, because they illuminate the intention behind each habit and will provide the spark for even more people to apply the habits in their unique situations.Earley has done a great service to any number of readers:- Those who have never encountered spiritual disciplines will get a glimpse of a different and better way to live.- Those who are familiar with spiritual disciplines will find an updated interpretation of Willard and Foster that addresses the worst temptations of the smartphone age.- Those who have lived without intention and unwittingly allowed their days, hours, and minutes to be shaped by advertisers and tech companies will get a much-needed wake up call.- Those who are already trying to lead lives of resistance and embrace will be strengthened and encouraged.A couple of quibbles:(1) Several of the habits are meant to be practiced in community, whether in a nuclear family, with roommates, or especially with close friends. The author sometimes seems to assume that everyone has those relationships already in their lives. Those who already struggle with loneliness may be disheartened and see some of the habits as out of reach.(2) In the section on curating media and limiting consumption, Earley suggests making and keeping lists of worthwhile shows, movies, etc., and suggests that anyone who has trouble with this can easily find lists of recommended media. While this may have been true in years past, it’s been a struggle to find lists of films or shows that buttress, edify, or appropriately challenge my (orthodox Christian) beliefs. Perhaps the desire was to focus readers on the habit rather than recommending films from a particular worldview, but it would have been nice to have some suggested starting points, even if it were just what the author uses or commends as worthwhile.Overall, The Common Rule does a beautiful job synthesizing a rich body of wisdom, observation of the human condition, and spiritual direction into an engaging and helpful framework for living differently from most of the people with whom we share our lives. I’m firmly convinced that a life shaped by God working through these habits (among others) is more joyful, more thriving, and more fulfilling than what most of us are currently trying. I’m on board![ Note: I was provided a promotional review copy of the book; however, I’ve already purchased three more for my own use and to gift to others. ]
I've been waiting for this one to come out for about the last six months, and it has exceeded my expectations. The book is a work around habits, which according to Justin, ‘shape you more than you shape them.’ I’ve long been a fan of intentional habits, identity formation, and thoughtful living (Dallas Willard caught me young with The Divine Conspiracy) and Justin’s work is a standout addition to this genre of work.The crux of the book centers around 4 daily habits, and 4 weekly habits – both of which are rhythms of embrace and resistance.If I’m following what he’s suggesting, it means that each day I’m taking a moment to kneel in prayer 3x a day, I’m in the Word before I’m on my phone, I’m eating one meal with other people (engaged in conversation), and I’m spending an hour a day with my phone off (which enough reports tell you makes a significant mental difference in your presence with those around you).Then on a weekly basis, I'm spending one hour a week in conversation with a friend, cultivating relationships (which is most preferable in person, fully present), I’m fasting from something for 24 hours, I’m taking a sabbath (to remind myself of being a creature with limits who should rejoice in their Creator), and I’m saving all the passive use of media (scrolling, surfing, binging) for a scheduled block of time rather than all the snippets of time, presence, and focus that I hand over between lights, pauses in conversation, or pings from my phone.And the end of these habits is the formation of a person who is present, growing in love for God and love of our neighbors.Justin’s voice is engaging and helpful as he shares what he’s wrestled through to make these thoughts clear. I have found myself thankful for a lot of sentences in this book that I can tell are the fruit of sustained thought. In fact, I have been using a nighttime blessing he wrote as part of our bedtime routine for the last eight months or so, and it is sowing the truth of God’s love into our children with succinct language for which I’m thankful.
I was eager for this book to release! I first heard about The Common Rule via Andy Crouch on twitter. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and realistic approach. There's such a great and needed mix of humility and vulnerability in the writing, yet it's clear that Earley has given the topic time and study. There is much wisdom here!I am reading this book along with a personal study of Ephesians. It's a great pairing. I long to grow, and the idea of seeing the Church unified and mature...it's an inspiring, big picture, hope-filled view. I think The Common Rule has much to offer us as we move about our days. It's like taking that big picture, that mature Church, with all the inspiration, hope, and longing wrapped in it, and asking how do we live in light of that? How does this life work if we want to love God with heart+soul+might, and how do we love our neighbor? What does that look like day in and day out? How do we grow and mature? This book helps us answer these questions.
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