Our home groups are starting up again in January with a focus on the nine practices from the book, "Practicing the Way," by John Mark Comer. The nine practices are: Sabbath, solitude, prayer, community, Scripture, fasting, generosity, service and witness. We will take our time to understand what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus and walk together on this journey of spiritual formation.
Excerpt from an online book seller:
"John Mark calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.
This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus.
We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did."
Excerpt from an online book seller:
"John Mark calls us to rediscover the path that leads to a deeper life with God. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him.
This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. These ancient practices have much to offer us. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus.
We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did."