Habits of the Household Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God

by Justin Whitmel Earley

You long for tender moments with your family, but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, say something you really mean, and engage in meaningful conversations? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart, but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to be present with your family and live with purpose, but do you know how to start? In Habits of the Household, award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley reveals practical ways to relieve this tension between how you long to be engaged with your family and what your daily life actually looks like. He will provide the tools you need to create daily habits—from mealtimes to bedtimes—in simple and practical ways that will change your family’s spiritual rhythms. Each session in the study guide ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies your family can put into practice right away. As you create rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where you learn how to love. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience , Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Genres: Parenting, Faith, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 9, 2024

About the author

Justin Whitmel Earley (JD, Georgetown University) is the creator of The Common Rule, a program of habits designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor. He is also a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. He previously spent several years in China as the founder and general editor of The Urbanity Project and as the director of Thought and Culture Shapers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through arts. He and his wife, Lauren, have four sons and live in Richmond, Virginia.

Reviews

[Rachel Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read the original book and found it very helpful - particularly to the years of raising young children. This workbook was organized as a 5 week study but it had resources to adapt it to a weekend conference as well. We organized a small group of parents (who mostly didn’t know each other to go through this series) and provided food and childcare. After each video, the workbook provided a series of questions that we found helpful in starting the conversation. However, we usually didn’t stick to the questions as conversations seemed to unfold organically. We appreciated that each workbook came with video access so that families could still watch the videos if they needed to be absent for some reason. Highly recommend - especially for young families seeking to understand and establish spiritual rhythms in their homes.

[Jess Kunst · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I really enjoyed this audiobook. I've been feeling convicted about putting more emphasis on our faith and instilling it in our children. I got so many nuggets of things I want to try out of this book. Recommend for anyone looking to become a more Christ-centric home with kids (definitely geared towards under age 10)

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

👍🏻: Helped dig deeper & set goals for specific areas in your household to grow your family closer together & closer to Jesus.
👎🏻: Would recommend the book over the study. Felt the study was geared more towards families out of the baby/young toddler days.

[Grady Huggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

The foundational principles and lens through which this book discussed parenting were very helpful to me. The details with which the writer fleshed out his principles were not always as helpful, but it is certainly a book worth digesting.

[Renan Malafaia · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Proverbs says that ‘where there is no vision, the people perish.’ Put another way, to keep our hearts alive, we need to see the future. We need to be in awe of the not yet. Because when we can see only the present, something inside of us starts to wither.”

[Andreea Szasz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Love the practical tips: pass the pepper shaker, prayer before leaving

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for families. I got a little bit out of it since I’m single and don’t have any kids but I can use some of the tips in my everyday life.