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Kingdom Corner Reading Room
The Practices Defined (Part 2)
June 5, 2026
In this episode of the Kingdom Corner Reading Room, we continue our journey through Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer.
What exactly are spiritual disciplines? Are they merely religious habits, or are they something much deeper?
We explore the idea that spiritual disciplines are not ways to earn God's approval, but rather ways of positioning ourselves to receive His transforming grace. As Dallas Willard and other Christian thinkers remind us, transformation is a partnership with God. We make space; God does the transforming.
This episode also introduces the first two core practices of Jesus:
- Sabbath
- Solitude and Silence
These foundational practices help us slow down, hear God's voice, cultivate joy, and live from a place of rest rather than exhaustion.
In This Episode
- A spiritual discipline as a way to access God's power
- The partnership between God's work and our participation
- Why transformation is impossible through willpower alone
- Turning everyday activities into channels of grace
- The importance of Sabbath in an exhausted culture
- Solitude and silence as gateways to God's presence
- Why rest and quiet are essential for spiritual formation
- Practical ways to create space for God in everyday life
Key Quote
"A spiritual discipline is a way to access God's power because we are making ourselves available to Him."
Reflection Questions
- Is there an activity you already enjoy—walking, gardening, fishing, exercise, reading, or another hobby—that could become a spiritual practice through intentional awareness of God's presence?
- How practiced are you in solitude before God? When was the last time you simply listened rather than spoke?
- Are you living from a place of rest, or from a place of constant exhaustion and hurry?
Scripture References
- Philippians 2:13
- Romans 6:13
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Mark 1:35
- Luke 5:16
Final Thought
The goal of spiritual disciplines is not performance but transformation. We are not trying to impress God; we are learning to make room for Him. As we slow down, rest, listen, and practice His presence, God gradually reshapes our hearts into the likeness of Christ.
Keep seeking.
Keep growing.
Keep listening.
One day at a time.
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