Journaling Faith Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. – Psalm 77:11 (KJV) Journaling is a powerful practice of remembrance that prevents us from forgetting the hand of God in our daily lives. In the middle of a trial, we often lose…
Helmet of Salvation Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: – Ephesians 6:17 (KJV) The helmet of salvation is the vital protection for our minds, the place where we battle doubt, insecurity, and the accusations of the enemy. Without the…
Resurrection Power Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death. – Philippians 3:10 (KJV) The resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event to be celebrated annually; it is a present-day reality that provides the…
Emotional Health Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Our hearts are the command centers of our lives, influencing our thoughts, our reactions, and our relationship with God. To ‘keep’ the heart with diligence is to be a faithful…
Public Reading of the Word Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. – 1 Timothy 4:13 (KJV) The public reading of Scripture is a foundational act of worship that anchors the church in the truth of God’s voice. When we gather to hear the Word read…
Sabbath Delight Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable… – Isaiah 58:13 (KJV) The Sabbath is not a legalistic burden but a divine gift, an opportunity to…
Building Bridges Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. – 1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV) Building bridges to those who are far from God requires the humble wisdom of the…
Silence and Solitude Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. – Lamentations 3:26 (KJV) In an age of constant noise and immediate gratification, the practice of silence and solitude is a counter-cultural act of devotion. To ‘quietly wait’ for the…
Shield of Faith Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. – Ephesians 6:16 (KJV) The shield of faith is your primary defense against the enemy’s attempts to destabilize your walk with Christ. In our spiritual armor, faith…
The Cross of Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. – 1 Corinthians 1:18 (KJV) The Cross is the central axis upon which history turns, but it must also be the center of…