Reviewing the Rule of Life Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. – Haggai 1:5 The command in Haggai to ‘consider your ways’ is a necessary invitation to audit our lives. As the calendar year ends, it is the perfect time to stop the frantic pace and…
Transforming Your Mind Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. – Romans 12:2 Our minds are constantly being shaped by the messages we consume. If we…
The Final Judgment Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. – 2 Corinthians 5:10 The Judgment Seat of Christ (the Bema) is not a…
Resilience Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. – Proverbs 24:16 Spiritual resilience is not defined by perfection, but by the refusal to remain down when we stumble. Proverbs 24:16 teaches that even a ‘just man’ falls; the distinction lies…
Sending Out Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. – Acts 13:2-3 Worship is not…
Reflecting on the Year Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. – Psalm 65:11 Reflecting on the year is a spiritual practice that helps us recognize God’s faithfulness in seasons we have already survived. Psalm 65:11 reminds us that God ‘crowns the year with…
Marketplace Chaplains Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; – Colossians 3:23 Many Christians struggle to see their workplace as a holy place. We often view it as a necessary evil to pay the bills, rather than a primary mission field assigned by…
Unceasing Prayer Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Praying without ceasing doesn’t mean we spend 24 hours a day on our knees; it means we live in a constant state of awareness of God’s presence. It is a mindset of ‘checking in’ with the Father throughout the day—offering up small,…
The Discipline of Gratitude Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude is a spiritual discipline, not a natural reaction. It is easy to be thankful when life is comfortable, but the command is to give thanks…
The Return of Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; – Titus 2:13 The return of Christ is frequently called our ‘blessed hope.’ It is the ultimate resolution to the brokenness of this world and the fulfillment of every…