The 12 Rules of Life · How We Grow
Magnify
"We worship the Lord regularly as a family, corporately, and individually. Praise is not an event — it is our posture."
How We Grow
Spiritual Disciplines
"The sacred rhythms that keep us rooted in God and fruitful for His kingdom."
Spiritual disciplines are not a means of earning God's favor — they are the channels through which His grace flows into our lives. The Slifka family commits to these twelve practices as a way of life, not merely a religious routine. They are the soil in which a godly legacy grows.
The 12 Codes of Magnify
1. Personal Prayer
We cultivate a daily, intimate conversation with God. Prayer is not a ritual — it is the breath of our spiritual life. We speak to God honestly, boldly, and with expectation.
"Pray without ceasing."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
2. Bible Engagement
We read, study, and meditate on Scripture daily. The Word of God is our map, our mirror, and our sword. We do not merely read it — we let it read us.
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
— Psalm 119:105
3. Fasting
We set aside physical nourishment to feast on God's presence and seek His will. Fasting is a declaration that God is more satisfying than anything this world offers.
"When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father."
— Matthew 6:17–18
4. Corporate Worship
We gather with the body of Christ to praise God together. We do not forsake the assembling of ourselves — we need the community of faith to grow and thrive.
"Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another."
— Hebrews 10:25
5. Listening Prayer
We pause to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit in stillness. God speaks — and we train our ears to hear Him above the noise of the world.
"Be still, and know that I am God."
— Psalm 46:10
6. Forgiveness
We quickly extend grace and seek reconciliation. We refuse to let the sun go down on our anger. Forgiveness is not optional — it is the oxygen of a healthy family.
"Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."
— Colossians 3:13
6. Sabbath Rest
We honor a day of rest to delight in God and cease from labor. Sabbath is not laziness — it is trust. We rest because God provides.
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."
— Exodus 20:8
6. Generosity
We joyfully give tithes and offerings to God's work. Generosity is an act of worship and a declaration that God — not money — is our security.
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
6. Solitude
We withdraw from noise to be alone with God. In solitude, we hear what the crowd drowns out. Jesus himself regularly withdrew to lonely places to pray.
"But Jesus himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray."
— Luke 5:16
6. Service
We use our gifts to bless others and serve the church. Service is not a burden — it is the overflow of a heart that has been loved by God.
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
— Mark 10:45
6. Confession
We honestly acknowledge our sins to God and to trusted believers. Confession is not weakness — it is the pathway to healing, freedom, and restored relationship.
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed."
— James 5:16
6. Gratitude
We maintain a posture of thanksgiving in all circumstances. Gratitude is the antidote to anxiety, the enemy of entitlement, and the foundation of joy.
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18