Holy Habits

Holy Habits

by Andrew Roberts

The call to Christian discipleship is a call to adventure. Holy Habits explores the nature of that adventure through a rich mix of biblical material and inspiring stories. The nurturing role of the ten holy habits of discipleship as seen in Acts 2 is then explored. The ten habits biblical teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, giving, service, eating together, gladness and generosity, worship and making more disciples. Each chapter has suggestions for further reflection and action that can be used individually or by smaller or larger Christian communities.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 4, 2016

Reviews

[Kate Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this gradually. Discussed within a book group it provided much food for thought and prompted resolve and action. Recommended.

[David Campton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was recommended to me as while doung research into New Monasticism, and as it comes out of the Wesleyan tradition as do I, I thought I would give it a go, as did our local church book group. It wears its denominational origins lightly, as it (like Wesley did) looks to the primitive Jerusalem church for inspiration. In some ways it is 2 books - the first an apologetic for missional discipleship and the second a look at what the author sees as 10 key spiritual disciplines exhibited by the post Pentecost church. This slightly artificial structure does have the advantage of reorientating the focus on spiritual disciplines away from the introspective to the missional, and whilst I believe that the "10 habits" are an artificial construct drawn from the organic, unintentional practice on the part of the primitive church it is a useful framework to explore the elements of a healthy spiritual community/life today. The background of the author in church consultancy and leadership development shows in the structure, storytelling and helpful ideas and further reading at the end of each chapter. There is enough here to keep me going for a long time, and I will both be returning to this and recommending it repeatedly.

[Rob Eastwood Dewing · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the premise of this book and it well written and clear. It is a good intro to spiritual formation and the use of Acts 2 as the structure of that is really helpful. There are some lovely stories to ground it too. Is it to harsh to say that I’d have liked more depth? Perhaps. But that is what limits it to a 3* book for me.

[Carol Rasberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some excellent thought-provoking comments. How to move your Christian life forwards (and upwards) - starting now....

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book written for group study and is part of an extensive suite of Holy Habits resources. Andrew Roberts writes in an engaging manner. He allies a deep theological engagement with a fund of stories from years of practical ministry experience. I really think he's on to something, certainly for our context and the final chapter had me crying, smiling and fired up all at the same time!

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started slowly, then got better and ended on a high.

[Alicia Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book that could help you form habits that elevate your Christian lifestyle. I found it a little boring in parts, but overall, a nice read.