Fasting from Words Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. – Proverbs 17:27 (KJV) We live in a culture that rewards the ‘quick reply,’ often at the expense of wisdom. Proverbs reminds us that the mark of an excellent spirit is…
Principles of Servant Leadership Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: – Mark 10:43 (KJV) In the economy of the Kingdom, greatness is inverted. While the world measures success by how many people serve us, Jesus measures it by…
The Ascension Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. – Acts 1:9 (KJV) The Ascension is not merely a footnote in the story of Jesus; it is the crowning of the King. By ascending, Jesus…
Integrity Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. – Proverbs 11:3 (KJV) Integrity is the alignment of our internal convictions with our external actions; it is being the same person when no one is watching as when we are standing on a…
Exalting the King Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 (KJV) Worship is not a performance we attend, but a royal audience we are granted. We are gathering before the King of the universe, the One who holds the…
Resting from Ambition Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. – Psalm 127:2 (KJV) We live in a culture that worships the ‘relentless hustle,’ promising that if we just work…
Sharing through Service Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Faith that is kept in the private sphere is a light hidden under a bushel. Jesus commands us to let our ‘good…
Spiritual Reading Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. – 1 Timothy 4:13 (KJV) While the Bible is our ultimate authority and the bread of our spiritual life, God also uses the writings of faithful believers throughout history to challenge, clarify, and deepen our understanding of His…
Obedience in Service Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures. – Job 36:11 (KJV) Service in the Kingdom of God is never intended to be a heavy weight of duty; it is meant to be the joyful outworking of a…
Union with Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. – Galatians 2:20 (KJV)…