Crafting a Rule of Life, Stephen A. Macchia
Crafting a Rule of Life, Stephen A. Macchia
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Crafting a Rule of Life
An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way

Author: Stephen A. Macchia, Mark Buchanan

Narrator: Kent Klineman

Unabridged: 7 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/20/2022


Synopsis

Your personal rule of life is a holistic description of the Spirit-empowered rhythms and relationships that create, redeem, sustain, and transform the life God invites you to humbly fulfill for Christ's glory. 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. Isn't 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.

About Stephen A. Macchia

Stephen A. Macchia is founding president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., a spiritual formation ministry for leaders and teams, and is the director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Becoming a Healthy Church. Steve and his wife, Ruth, have two children, Nathan and Rebekah, and live in the Boston area.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Garland on January 12, 2013

Over the last year, I have learned about a rule of life and seen how valuable it can be in someone's life. I applaud Macchia for his attempt in helping others craft a comprehensive rule of life. Here is what I appreciated about the book: 1. Macchia focuses on holistic growth. He has the reader evalua......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on July 06, 2021

One of the most practical books I’ve read in a long long time. I thought I was opening a book that would give me some good concepts or pointers toward writing my Rule. What I got was an in-depth, detailed, and through walkthrough from concept to practice of writing a Rule of Life. The book is essenti......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on June 02, 2018

For the Christian who is feeling distracted and disorganized, wondering how to focus on the great when there is so much "good". I was a bit confused at first but eventually found the book to fit each chapter together perfectly to craft my own rule of life. I find myself easily able to look at opport......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on September 29, 2021

Went through this workbook with a friend. I would recommend creating a rule of life, but not with this workbook as your only resource. The structure is not super focused on the practical part of writing a rule of life. It also seemed to be written with men in mind primarily, and women as a bit of an......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy on September 15, 2021

Most of what I found helpful were just the broader categories for thinking about my life, as well as the stories. I didn't love the theological bent of the authors.......more