• The Common Rule

  • Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction
  • By: Justin Whitmel Earley
  • Narrated by: William Sarris
  • Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (269 ratings)

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By: Justin Whitmel Earley
Narrated by: William Sarris
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Habits form us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of 1,000 invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. We yearn for the freedom and peace of the gospel but remain addicted to our technology, shackled by our screens, and exhausted by our routines. But because our habits are the water we swim in, they are almost invisible to us. What can we do about it?

The answer to our contemporary chaos is to practice a rule of life that aligns our habits to our beliefs. The Common Rule offers four daily and four weekly habits, designed to help us create new routines and transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor. Justin Earley provides concrete, doable practices, such as a daily hour of phoneless presence or a weekly conversation with a friend. These habits are “common” not only because they are ordinary, but also because they can be practiced in community. They have been lived out by people across all walks of life - businesspeople, professionals, parents, students, retirees - who have discovered new hope and purpose.

As you embark on these life-giving practices, you will find the freedom and rest for your soul that comes from aligning belief in Jesus with the practices of Jesus.

©2019 eChristian (P)2019 eChristian

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Well worth the time!

Great perspectives to consume, well done! Have certainly garnered a new perspective and will strive to incorporate these habits into my life. I plan to have my whole family read or listen.

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too many "Gods"

as a non-religious person, I did try very hard to listen to and like this book. sorry not for me

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Good Book

Good book. Real life experiences, easy to Implement. I look forward to reading more books by Justin.

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A listen I’ll probably have every year

This content is so helpful to ground my life on the premise that I’m better with boundaries in my days. Such a great reminder in an age where we get the “follow your heart” message all too often

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Really worthwhile reading or listening to.

This is an amazing book. Really good explanations and examples provided to apply the principles. I just had to buy the physical book as well to easily refer to.

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Good Principles to live by

The principles described in the book are very useful to the Christian life. Definitely worth a listen to challenge the way we live our lives.

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Amazing!

I will be rereading this again! So informative and relevant. Suggesting it to church leadership.

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Inspires real change

An excellent book about habits yet rooted in knowing you are loved by God, no matter what your habits look like. So good. I started incorporating the common rule into my life before I even finished the book! Great narration as well. Thankful for this book!

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Game changer, Life alter altering

I have now read this book 5 times over. Great!! Just want I need!! BC

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Love it

I read this book after I read the author’s other book “habits of the household”. Loved both of them. If you debating which one would be better to read, I think I would start with this one since it applies more to our busy lives being single or with a family .He gives some honest and beautiful truth that are easy to apply to life. Really enjoyed this book

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