AI OVERVIEW: Disciples need a plan to turn good intentions about prayer and Scripture into action by adopting a rule of life that orients daily living. Paul’s athletic metaphor highlights disciplined training, and the rule of life—from the Latin for ruler—helps align habits so you become more like Jesus over time. One participant describes a rule centered on daily prayer with a lamp reminder, a gratitude-first sequence, an examine, and targeted prayer for friends, family, global Christians, and church leaders, using breath prayers when days are hard. The other rule centers on lectio divina, morning silence, a 'little by little' focus on Exodus 23, end-of-day examine, weekly 24-hour fast, monthly spiritual direction, and journaling; practices form, not save, and perseverance matters even when motivation wanes.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: Memorial Road’s Preaching Minister Phil Brookman has just wrapped up a sermon series called Abide In Me. On this week’s podcast we talk with Phil and MRCC member Nancy Hartman about their individual “Rule of Life.” If you would like to catch up on the Abide in Me sermon series yo...
