Resources for Christian Living - Spirituality Shoppe

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A Brief Introduction to Christian Spiritual Formation
The first of a series of video lectures covering the nature and ministry of Christian spiritual formation.

The Spirituality of Worship Part One: Worship as a Divine Human Encounter
The first of a series of over twenty video lectures covering the spirituality of Christian worship.

Discovering Lectio Divina
The second of a series of five videos introducing the practice of devotional Bible reading.

Rules of Life Resources

Resources to help you write your own personal or community Rule of Life
Rules of Life: A Brief Introduction
A 14-minute video introduction to the Christian practice of keeping a Rule of Life, covering the history, basic elements, and practical tips. See also my written companion to the video, “What is a Rule of Life?”

Evans Rule
An 8-minute video describing how I keep my Rule of Life and what I do when it doesn’t work.

Rules of Life: The Preliminary Work
A 30-minute video describing the important preliminary work of getting ready to write a Rule of Life.

Rules of Life: The Principal Work
In this 20-minute video, I continue our conversation regarding writing a Rule of Life. I discuss the areas of rhythm, external or ordinary matters, and internal matters.

My Spiritual Agenda: A Brief Guide to Designing a Personal Rule of Life
(See The Brazos Introduction to Christian Spirituality, 296-97). See also What is a Rule of Life?

“Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Creating a Rule of Life in a 24/7 World”
A nice piece on composing Rules of Life by Jude Tiersma Watson, a friend and professor at Fuller Theological Seminary

A Collection of Rules, Constitutions, Covenants and Such from Monastic Communities and Other Similar Groups

Sample Rules of Life from Ordinary People Like You and Me

Other Stuff

Prayer with Power is Foundational
The video recording of a talk (more like “true confessions”) I gave on prayer for the Vineyard Missions Leaders Meeting, October 2017.

Finding Order: A Process of Intentional Life-Transition Discernment for Committed Christians

Fasting from Oppression: A Christian Response to Socio-Economic Powers

Celebrating Hallow ‘een? Setting the Holiday Straight and Suggesting a Family Celebration

The Use of Imagination in Christian Devotion and Ministry

Homeless Rights: A Christian Case for the Support of Colorado’s Right to Rest

Two Locker Rooms: An Adaptation of Ignatius of Loyola’s Meditation on the Two Standards.