Throughout the course, the students will be reading
David Mathis’
Habits of Grace: Enjoying
Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines
. This book outlines different spiritual disciplines (called
habits) that foster spiritual growth. As they read the book, the students will attempt to participate
in 6 of these spiritual disciplines, with at least one from each of the main categories described in
the book (Word, Prayer, and Fellowship).
the students will submit a 4-page paper in which they describe their experience with these
disciplines. The paper will consist of an introduction, 6 sections (one for each of the disciplines
the students participated in (half-page minimum) and a conclusion. Each section will:
A)
describe what the discipline is (according to Mathis)
B)
reflect on the students’ own experience in practicing the discipline.
The paper should be double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 pt. font, and
with 1″ margins all around.
The 6 spiritual disciplines I would like in my paper please are as
follows:
Hear His Voice (Word)
1. Resolve to be a lifelong learner
2. Shape your life with the words of life
Have His Ear (Prayer)
1.) Pray in Secret
2.) Sharpen Your Affections with Fasting
Belong To His Body (Fellowship)
1.) Listen for Grace in the Pulpit
2.) Embrace the Blessing of Rebuke