Stephen Macchia

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  Discerning Life : An Invitation To Notice God In Everything

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  Spiritual discernment is a key theme in the Scriptures. From the Garden when Adam and Eve turned away from the simplest terms of a relationship with God, to the Garden when John the Apostle wrote the book of Revelation to a distracted people anticipating eternity, discerning God has been the heart of the matter. In modern times, however, we have forgotten the basic premise of practicing a preference for God, out of which we then are invited to live for God. Instead, we have implanted strategic planning, head-to-head battling, and will-of-God knowing in its place. In The Discerning Life, Stephen A. Macchia seeks to upend the one-eyed and limited Christian understandings of spiritual discernment and invite readers and leaders to reconsider how they prioritize the care of their souls, the grace of their communities, and the mission of their lives, churches, and organizations. When we have a fuller understanding of how spiritual discernment matters to the whole of our lives, we will in turn encourage others to follow likewise and then lean fully into the mission, mandate, and message of the whole counsel of God.

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  Broken And Whole

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  In his nearly four decades of pastoral, parachurch and nonprofit ministry leadership Steve Macchia has come to understand his own brokenness. He writes: “I’ve experienced great success and embarrassing failure. I’ve considered myself effective, and I’ve watched myself implode. I’ve brought others a lot of joy, and I’ve dished out my share of disappointment. In essence, as much as I like to view myself as a good or very good leader, in fact I’m more truthfully a blessed and broken leader?one who is daily in need of being renewed by the Spirit of God who resides in me.” In these pages Steve offers the gifts of love found in 1 Corinthians 13 as the antidote to our brokenness. He writes with personal transparency from his own experience. Each chapter concludes with a powerful spiritual assessment tool to use in reflecting on our own leadership strengths and weaknesses. By embracing and befriending our own brokenness we can find true wholeness in God’s strength. In these pages you will discover a new way to live in freedom and joy.

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  Crafting A Rule Of Life

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  Introduction: Crafting A Personal Rule Of Life

  Part One: Forming Your Personal Rule Of Life
  1. Roles: What Are My Primary Relationships?
  2. Gifts: What Are My God-Given Gifts, Talents And Temperament?
  3. Desires: What Are The Deepest Longings And Core Values Of My Heart?
  4. Vision: What Is The Intentional Passion God Is Inviting Me To?
  5. Mission: What Am I Currently Doing That Leads Toward The Vision God Has Given Me?

  Part Two: Forming Your Personal Rule Of Life
  6. Time: Spiritual Priorities
  7. Trust: Relational Priorities
  8. Temple: Physical Priorities
  9. Treasure: Financial Priorities
  10. Talent: Missional Priorities

  Part Three: Fulfilling Your Personal Rule Of Life
  11. Commitment To The Body Of Christ
  12. Context Of A Spiritual Community

  Conclusion: Celebrating Your Personal Rule Of Life
  Resources For Creating A Communal Rule Of Life
  Additional Reading On Church History Notables
  Four Individuals Crafting Their Personal Rule Of Life
  Acknowledgments
  Notes

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  Your personal rule of life is a holistic description of the Spirit-empowered rhythms and relationships that create, redeem, sustain and transform the life God invites you to humbly fulfill for Christ’s glory.

  All of us have an unwritten personal rule of life. We wake at certain times, get ready for our days in particular ways, use our free time for assorted purposes and practice rhythms of work, hobbies, and worship. There is already a rule in place that you are following. Isn’t it time to give up your unwritten rule and prayerfully write one that more closely matches the heartbeat of God?

  In this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your own rule of life in community. It is a process that takes time and concerted effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the basic disciplines of Scripture, prayer and reflection in a small group context you will be lead forward in a journey toward Christlikeness.

  The invitation is transformational, so brace yourself for sweet release. By letting go and trusting God, you will receive the gift of life in its fullest and richest form.

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