Centering Prayer Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10 True stillness is a rare commodity in a culture defined by constant noise and demand. We are experts at bringing God our ‘to-do’ lists,…
Finding Your Place in the Body Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. – 1 Corinthians 12:18 We often treat church attendance like a consumer experience, looking for a place that best suits our needs. However, the truth of…
The Faithfulness of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 The prophet Jeremiah discovered a profound truth amidst the ruins of his nation: God’s faithfulness is not a distant,…
Hopefulness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. – Romans 15:13 Hope is not merely a positive attitude or wishful thinking; it is a supernatural fruit of the Holy Spirit living…
Worshiping with Joy Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. – Psalm 100:1-2 Worship is often treated as a chore to be checked off, but Psalm 100 calls us to come before His presence with a…
Resting in Christ’s Yoke Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. – Matthew 11:28-29…
Engaging the Culture Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. – Matthew 5:13 To be the ‘salt of the…
Lectio Divina Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. – Psalm 119:15 In our fast-paced culture, we are trained to consume information quickly, often prioritizing volume over depth. Lectio Divina, or ‘divine reading,’ is an ancient practice that invites us to slow down, read a short…
Ministry Passions Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; – Colossians 3:23 God does not call us all to the same tasks, but He does gift us with unique passions to serve the body of Christ. When we engage in ministry that aligns…
The Immutability of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. – Malachi 3:6 We live in a world defined by volatility—relationships shift, economies fluctuate, and our own emotions are in constant flux. In the midst of this shifting sand, the immutability…