The Common Rule Youth Edition
Growing Your Faith in a Distracted World
- Children & Youth
- Publisher: InterVarsity Press
- Published: 2025
FritzSearch.com earns a commission on purchases made through Bookshop.org links.
Publisher's Description
2026 Children's Book Council Teacher Favorites Award Winner 2026 Children's Book Council Teen Favorites Award Winner (9-12th Grade) 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal In a world buzzing with screens and endless notifications, youth are navigating more noise than ever. The Common Rule Youth Edition provides clarity and purpose, tailored specifically for teens and tweens (grades 6-12). Adapted from Justin Whitmel Earley's bestselling book, The Common Rule Youth Edition empowers youth to break free from the stress and anxiety that modern life can impose. The CommonRule Youth Edition equips young people with the tools to help them find peace and fulfillment through simple, intentional habits designed to foster freedom and rest. Earley draws on his own experiences to illustrate how small actions can lead tosignificant transformation. Prayers: Initiate a practice of humility and gratitude by setting aside time for intentional prayer each day. Daily Scripture Reading: Cultivate a habit of reading andreflecting on scriptures to nourish your spiritual journey. Digital Detoxes: Schedule regular breaks from screens and social media to encourage mindfulness and presence in real-world interactions. Weekly Community Time: Prioritize spending quality time with family or friends to build strong, supportive relationships. Sabbath Rest: Dedicate one day a week to rest and rejuvenation, free from work and electronic distractions. Physical Activity: Run, walk, or play at least four hours each week to experience a healthier body and a healthier mind. Shared Meals: Engage in communal meals that emphasize connection and conversation, strengthening bonds over food. With expanded content and study guide questions, this book sparks individual reflection and group discussions, making it perfect for personal growth or community learning. The Common Rule Youth Edition offers a roadmap to a balanced and meaningful life. Get a copy for the youth in your life today!
Endorsements (4)
“I agree wholeheartedly with Justin Earley's priority of living a God-drenched rule of life. It's truly like a healthy jasmine plant growing up on a trellis of good habits that form and shape us into the image of Christ. The earlier we learn this in life, the better off we will be. In your hands is a counterintuitive vision for today's youth who wish to emit a Christlike fragrance to the world around them.”
“So many unhelpful forces are shaping the hearts, minds, and lives of our young women and men. What a gift to have the wisdom of The Common Rule Youth Edition as a guide to help them cooperate with how God is longing to lead them into the vibrant life of his kingdom!”
“Justin Whitmel Earley provides a practical pathway to engage with spiritual disciplines that both meets readers where they are and stretches them. Young people who say yes to his invitation will grow in health grounded in deep relationship with God and others.”
“As the saying goes, 'Habits eat willpower for breakfast.' In The Common Rule Youth Edition, Justin Whitmel Earley helps young readers by providing a practical and inspiring framework for navigating a noisy and distracting world. This resource will speak directly to the hearts of young people and give them fundamental tools for productive habit formation in life and faith.”
See something wrong on this page? Report a problem