Enjoying God’s Peace Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7 The peace of God is described as something that ‘passes all understanding’—it doesn’t make sense in the context of our chaotic lives. It acts as…
Rural Ministry Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And he went round about the villages, teaching. – Mark 6:6 Jesus often prioritized the smaller, less prominent villages, teaching and healing where others might have passed by. Rural ministry is the heartbeat of many regions, but it often lacks the resources and visibility of urban centers. Supporting the…
Spiritual Direction Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Leaning on our own understanding is a comfortable habit, especially when we feel we have the experience to handle…
Purity of Mind and Body Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8…
The Holiness of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. – 1 Peter 1:16 Holiness is often misunderstood as a grim list of ‘thou-shalt-nots,’ but at its core, it is the radiant, matchless beauty of God’s own character. To contemplate His holiness is to stand before…
Generosity of Spirit Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. – Proverbs 11:25 A generous spirit is the outward reflection of a heart that understands it is not the owner of its blessings, but a steward of God’s grace. Proverbs 11:25 contains…
Worshiping with Brokenness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. – Psalm 51:17 We often arrive at church wanting to be inspired or entertained, but the sacrifice God actually desires is a broken spirit. Worship is not…
Reflecting on Heaven Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2 We are easily consumed by the ‘things on the earth’—the pressures of our jobs, the weight of our finances, and the pull of the world’s expectations. A day of rest is…
Urban Ministry Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace. – Jeremiah 29:7 The call to ‘seek the peace of the city’ is a radical mandate…
Fixed Rhythms Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. – Daniel 6:10 Daniel…