The Common Table
Spiritual Practice Resources
In a world that is constantly trying to shape our desires, followers of Jesus have used spiritual practices (prayer, Bible reading, meditation, worship, rest, etc) to sync their hearts with the heart of God. Here are just a few resources we know and use. Please comment below to share what you find helpful!
WEBSITES/APPS/PODCASTS
The Common Rule
A program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor.
The Center for Action and Contemplation
An organization seeking to empower individuals to live out their sacred soul tasks in service to the world through contemplative programs and resources.
The Bible App
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
A Bible app with many different translations and reading plans.
Renovaré
Practical resources for cultivating a life—the with-God life—that makes us like Jesus from the inside out.
ARTICLES
Lectio Divina: Engaging the Scriptures for Spiritual Transformation (link)
BOOKS
Celebration of Discipline – Richard Foster (link)
Hearing God – Dallas Willard (link)
Good and Beautiful God – James Bryan Smith (link)
Liturgy of the Ordinary – Tish Harrison Warren (link)
Sacred Rhythms – Ruth Haley Barton (link)