Psalm 1 is not only the invitation to the rest of the Psalter, but an invitation to life with God - to become ”like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither.”
But how do we do this? With busy and individualized lives, we need to be intentional about creating space to grow in our discipleship to Jesus and our commitment to community.
That’s why, in this season, we are taking the time to develop a common rule of life at Reality Vancouver. We believe that knowledge becomes wisdom and God’s story becomes our story through intentional practice in community. A rule of life is ancient language for a set of practices that help us to grow into the people that God has on offer - a forest of trees abiding in Christ.
We began Rule of Life with a teaching series in 2020 and 2021 which is where the resources below are from. The Community Rule of Life is made up of twelve practices that are a mix of ancient and current practices that are suggested from the leadership of our church.
We also dedicate our summers to teaching and renewing our vision for the Rule of Life. These teachings from various teachers can be found linked at the bottom of this page.
Practice
An overview of the practices we will be learning about and practicing in our lives together as a community. Don’t be overwhelmed; begin where you are and take it one step at a time, we are all developing this discipline together.
Initial Series Teachings
Daily Practices
Weekly Practices
Monthly Practices
Resources For The Series
Books
For simplicity we have linked to a Canada-wide retailer but we encourage you to purchase your resources at local, independent booksellers whenever possible.
Websites, Podcasts, & Video
Rule of Life Series - Bridgetown Church
A whole series on Rule of Life and how to “Unhurry”4 Ways to Flourish in the Midst of Chaos - Pete Scazarro
”This whole podcast has been a lifeline to me during this pandemic season. I would wholeheartedly recommend it - this episode included” - Pastor John
Workbooks
While we have created a rule of life to practice together, as you become more familiar, you may want to make some changes to the rule of life for yourself, your family and your community. These are great resources to get you on your way. In addition, if you’re embarking on creating your own rule of life, we suggest the book Crafting a Rule of Life.
Craft a Rule of Life to Stay Grounded - Emotionally Healthy Leadership
Rule of Life Workbook - Bridgetown Church