Daily Devotions: Mentorship and Discipleship (Week 33, Wednesday)

Mentorship and Discipleship Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. – Proverbs 27:17 (KJV) Spiritual growth is rarely a solo endeavor. God designed us for community because He knows that left to our own devices, our edges become dull. ‘Iron sharpening iron’ involves honest, sometimes challenging,…

Daily Devotions: Work Ethic (Week 33, Monday)

Work Ethic Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; – Colossians 3:23 (KJV) Work is often viewed as a necessary evil—a burden to be endured until the weekend. However, Scripture elevates our daily labor into an act of worship. When Paul tells us…

Daily Devotions: The Wrath of God (Week 32, Tuesday)

The Wrath of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; – Romans 1:18 (KJV) It is common in our culture to focus solely on God’s love while ignoring His justice. However, the Bible presents God’s…

Daily Devotions: Godly Ambition (Week 32, Monday)

Godly Ambition Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: – Romans 15:20 (KJV) Ambition is a powerful force, but it is a neutral tool that takes on the character of its object. The Apostle Paul possessed…