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12 Rules for a Christian Life: Discovering Real Life in the Practices and Priorities of Jesus
Busy and overwhelmed while trying to lead a faith-led life? Learn simple and accessible practices to deepen your daily experience with God. Are you caught up in the spinning wheel of modern culture? Do you feel like you’re drowning in expectations and responsibilities? Hoping to find fulfillment that actually makes sense? With a master’s degree in divinity, prolific author and Presbyterian pastor Chris Greer has studied and walked in the spiritual disciplines for over twenty-five years. Now he’s here to share how you too can draw closer to the Lord and settle into your own peace. 12 Rules for a Christian Life is an inspiring conversation to help put you back on the path of purpose according to His promise and teachings. Grounded in Scripture and explored through relatable, real-world applications, this book allows any believer seeking clarity and guidance to explore how to follow Jesus’s excellent example. And by moving beyond the basic concepts of “being good” and “going to church,” you will find the tools, know-how, and motivation to move more fully into the Lord’s embrace. In 12 Rules for a Christian Life , you’ll - Clear and achievable faith practices to strengthen your relationship with God - How to fight for time and space for your spiritual growth, so you can expand and soar - Ways to listen to our Heavenly Father and understand Him - Simple steps on how to read and engage with the Bible and be changed for the better - Helping others in a busy and isolated world, meaning and value in personal challenges and obstacles, and much, much more! 12 Rules for a Christian Life can transform discontent to true satisfaction for believers. If you like experiencing the fruits of the Spirit, truly knowing God, and want to get back on track, then you’ll love Chris Greer’s Bible-based guide. Buy 12 Rules for a Christian Life to implement the Lord’s promise today!
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298 pages, Paperback
Published November 26, 2021
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November 5, 2023
I found this book as a recommendation several months back after having discovered and fallen in-love with the works by Jordan B. Peterson.
Unlike "12 Rules For Life" by J.B.P, this book by Chris Greer is highly Christ- oriented and teaches expressly about living a life filled with God's presence. In other words, except for the title, this book has basically nothing in common with Jordan Peterson's books.
This is not a well known book, even in Christian circles, which I don't understand. If you love Jesus then you should read this book. It's a fitting message to combat the lukewarm-ness that my heart sadly descends into at times.
Unlike "12 Rules For Life" by J.B.P, this book by Chris Greer is highly Christ- oriented and teaches expressly about living a life filled with God's presence. In other words, except for the title, this book has basically nothing in common with Jordan Peterson's books.
This is not a well known book, even in Christian circles, which I don't understand. If you love Jesus then you should read this book. It's a fitting message to combat the lukewarm-ness that my heart sadly descends into at times.
February 3, 2022
In my years of reviewing books, I’ve never described a book as a must-read. Until now. Author Chris Greer’s 12 Rules for a Christian Life is an invitation to a richer life than the average Christian can imagine. His roadmap for living life to the fullest is an outstanding guide for anyone who wants to understand what it means to live for Christ and to develop a personal relationship with Him.
Mr. Greer breaks his twelve “rules” into three sections: Rules for Life with God, Rules for Life with Others, and Rules for Life with Yourself. This comprehensive approach explores Christianity in every aspect of life, some that might be a challenge and many that could be life-changing. Topics such as Listen to Jesus, Redefine Love, and Name Your Idols will encourage readers to look in the mirror and open their minds and hearts to explore a new way of living that can lead to a more rich, satisfied, and fulfilled life.
The thing that takes this book over the top is the author’s description of the ways he practices each of these “rules”, offering readers a starting point in their own exploration.
12 Rules for a Christian Life includes a lengthy appendix with a helpful summary of each rule that would be handy to keep as a reference guide.
Who would enjoy this book:
Anyone looking to develop a relationship with Christ would be blessed by reading this book. This book is a must-read for those who are stagnant in their faith, who long for ‘more’, or who want to start truly living their faith would find encouragement and guidance here. 12 Rules is suitable for readers new to the faith, life-long Christians, and everyone in between.
How this book affected me:
12 Rules for a Christian Life may be the best book I’ve read about developing a relationship with Christ and aligning our lives accordingly. I wished I’d been inspired to write it myself! Too many Christians are satisfied with a lukewarm relationship with Christ. Maybe they spend an hour in church every so often, recite prayers at night, and read the Bible occasionally. That was me for many years (minus Bible-reading}. But I’ve experienced the door opening to an incredibly magical relationship with Christ, as Greer explains, so I know what he describes is true and possible – and absolutely beautiful. Mr. Greer has encouraged me to develop my relationship even further and I’m looking forward to the journey.
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The book reviews at Finding God Among Us focus on Christian books – adult and children, fiction and nonfiction. Our specialty is books on faith and new Christian book releases. We’re proud to be included in the Top 20 Christian Book Review Bloggers. I chose to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Mr. Greer breaks his twelve “rules” into three sections: Rules for Life with God, Rules for Life with Others, and Rules for Life with Yourself. This comprehensive approach explores Christianity in every aspect of life, some that might be a challenge and many that could be life-changing. Topics such as Listen to Jesus, Redefine Love, and Name Your Idols will encourage readers to look in the mirror and open their minds and hearts to explore a new way of living that can lead to a more rich, satisfied, and fulfilled life.
The thing that takes this book over the top is the author’s description of the ways he practices each of these “rules”, offering readers a starting point in their own exploration.
12 Rules for a Christian Life includes a lengthy appendix with a helpful summary of each rule that would be handy to keep as a reference guide.
Who would enjoy this book:
Anyone looking to develop a relationship with Christ would be blessed by reading this book. This book is a must-read for those who are stagnant in their faith, who long for ‘more’, or who want to start truly living their faith would find encouragement and guidance here. 12 Rules is suitable for readers new to the faith, life-long Christians, and everyone in between.
How this book affected me:
12 Rules for a Christian Life may be the best book I’ve read about developing a relationship with Christ and aligning our lives accordingly. I wished I’d been inspired to write it myself! Too many Christians are satisfied with a lukewarm relationship with Christ. Maybe they spend an hour in church every so often, recite prayers at night, and read the Bible occasionally. That was me for many years (minus Bible-reading}. But I’ve experienced the door opening to an incredibly magical relationship with Christ, as Greer explains, so I know what he describes is true and possible – and absolutely beautiful. Mr. Greer has encouraged me to develop my relationship even further and I’m looking forward to the journey.
Our Christian Book Reviews:
The book reviews at Finding God Among Us focus on Christian books – adult and children, fiction and nonfiction. Our specialty is books on faith and new Christian book releases. We’re proud to be included in the Top 20 Christian Book Review Bloggers. I chose to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
June 15, 2022
This book was pretty awesome. He was so detailed in everything he said. He used examples from his own walk as well as other people's walks.
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