Peacefulness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7 (KJV) The peace of God is not a feeling dictated by our environment; it is a garrison that ‘keeps’ or guards our hearts and minds. It surpasses all human…
Sacrifice of Praise Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. – Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) Praise is easiest when life is going well, but it becomes a ‘sacrifice’ when we offer it in…
Praising in the Quiet Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect 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 (KJV) Praise is not just a Sunday activity; it is the natural response of a heart that is ‘still’ enough…
Digital Evangelism Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. – Mark 16:15 (KJV) In our digital age, the ‘all the world’ of the Great Commission includes our social media feeds and online presence. Digital evangelism is not about engaging in…
Secrecy in Good Deeds Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. – Matthew 6:4 (KJV) The desire for human applause is a subtle snare that can turn a holy act of service into a vanity project. Jesus warns us…
Resisting the Devil Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7 (KJV) Resisting the devil is impossible if we are standing in our own strength. James 4:7 provides the necessary sequence: we must first submit to God. Submission is the act of…
Sanctification Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. – John 17:17 (KJV) Sanctification is the ongoing process of being ‘set apart’ for God’s use. It is a work of the Holy Spirit, but it requires our active cooperation as we immerse ourselves in the Truth of God’s Word. Purity…
Joy in Trials Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; – James 1:2 (KJV) Joy is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of perspective. James instructs us to ‘count it all joy’ not because the trial itself is pleasant, but because of what the…
Multigenerational Worship Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. – Psalm 145:4 (KJV) The church is a multi-generational tapestry, intended by God to be a place where wisdom is passed down and faith is fueled by the experiences of others. Too often, we…
Physical Rest Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. – Mark 6:31 (KJV) Rest is not an interruption to our work for…