Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms

Family life can feel chaotic, but what if the everyday moments—bedtime, mealtime, even discipline—became the foundation for something deeper? Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley helps you turn daily routines into sacred rhythms that nurture faith and connection. With practical habits, prayers, and liturgies woven into everyday life, this book equips parents to cultivate a home where love for God and each other takes root in the ordinary.

Through this book, parents can:

• Turn routines into rhythms of faith—Transform daily moments into opportunities for spiritual growth.
• Make discipline about discipleship—Shift from reactionary parenting to guiding kids in grace and truth.
• Strengthen family bonds—Discover simple habits for more meaningful conversations and shared moments.
• Find purpose in parenting—Reimagine your household as a place of peace, formation, and love.

With wisdom and practical tools, Habits of the Household will help you shape your family’s everyday life with intention—so faith isn’t just something you talk about but something you live.

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia, and the author of the award-winning book on habits and spiritual formation, The Common Rule. But most of all, he is a dad who is married to Lauren and spends a lot of time wrestling his four young boys. You can follow him online at www.justinwhitmelearley.com.