Asher lives in intimacy with the King (Genesis 49:20). A disciple obtains an onyx stone upon learning and practicing Christian spiritual disciplines.
The Teaching
Podcast
Memory Verses
- 1 How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! 2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2)
- Pray constantly. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- Not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25)
The Steps
- Prayer – Develop a regular practice of prayer.
- Scriptures – Develop a regular practice engaging the Scriptures.
- Community – Develop a regular practice of fellowship in the community of God’s people.
- Quiet – Develop a regular practice of quiet solitude with God
- Explore – Attempt a spiritual discipline that you have not tried previously.
Resources
Books
- Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun
- The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
- The Matter Series by Sister Mary Funk, OSB
- Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
- Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen
- The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
- Spiritual Friendship by Mindy Caliguire
- With Unveiled Faces by Keith Drury
- Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by Keith Drury
Places
Online
- “An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines” by Brett and Kate McKay at The Art of Manliness
- “What Are Spiritual Disciplines” by Don Whitney at Desiring God
- “Spiritual Disciplines: A Practical Strategy” at Renovaré
- “You Just Decided to Study the Bible, Now What?” (PDF) from Bible Study Magazine
Apps
- Start a Bible reading program on the YouVersion Bible App
- Reimagining the Examen
Tools
- “Write it Down!” Series Guided Journal
- The Daily Examen (PDF)
- Weekly Bible Reading Highlights Record (PDF)